Intern, Social Media & Strategic Communications

As the Intern of Social Media & Strategic Communications, you'll report to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications. You will assist with the execution of USA Baseball's social media strategy to elevate the organization's brand, grow engagement, and showcase the organization's programs. You will also assist with broader strategic communications efforts, including drafting press releases, maintaining the USA Baseball website, building e-newsletters, and tackling various other communication tasks. This role will provide hands-on experience in social media management and strategic communications within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Anticipated Start Date: January 2025
Anticipated End Date: December 2025

POSITION DETAILS

• Full-time hours (40+ hours/week)
  • Flexible start and end dates
• On-Site
  • Based in Cary, NC with a fully dedicated workstation during standard business hours
• USA Baseball has 1 Intern, Social Media & Strategic Communications position available

IN THIS ROLE

• You will assist in developing and executing social media strategies to elevate USA Baseball's brand and deepen audience engagement across all platforms.
• You will create engaging social media content for the main USA Baseball brand, USA Baseball Shop, and accounts dedicated to growing the game, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
• You will collaborate with the Athletic Communications team to integrate their content into a cohesive and impactful schedule for USA Baseball's main social platforms.
• You will assist with communications tasks, including drafting press releases, managing website updates, and building e-newsletters.
• You will help monitor and analyze social media performance using social media tools to contribute insights to improve strategies and boost engagement.
• You will support the creation of data-driven campaigns to promote USA Baseball programs, services, and merchandise.
• You will foster an interactive and engaged online community by responding to trends, participating in conversations, and connecting with fans and stakeholders.
• You will assist with updating and maintaining USA Baseball's websites, ensuring content is accurate and consistent with the organization's branding.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have 1-2 years of intern or part-time experience in social mediaor content creation, with an ability to manage both social media campaigns and communications tasks.
• You possess an understanding of social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and emerging channels.
• You have experience drafting press releases and communications materials, managing website updates, and building e-newsletters.
• You can leverage social media analytics tools to analyze performance, providing actionable insights to optimize content strategies.
• You have a passion for storytelling and the ability to translate the organization's goals and identity into creative digital content and written content.
• You have an understanding of or interest in baseball and sports.

COMPENSATION

• Hourly

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of USA Baseball to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination and unlawful harassment are not tolerated at USA Baseball.

USA Baseball is dedicated to building an authentic and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in an open position but are hesitant to apply because of your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be a great fit for USA Baseball and the right candidate for this position or other roles in our organization.

ABOUT USA BASEBALL
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball serves as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. Since 1978, the organization has been dedicated to Leading the Growth of Our Pastime's Future, supporting and protecting the game for its 15.6 million participants nationwide. A proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), USA Baseball's national teams have earned 70 gold medals in international competition, including two Olympic gold medals and a World Baseball Classic title. Beyond competition, USA Baseball champions the sport's growth and well-being through initiatives such as BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education), Fun At Bat, Pitch Smart, PLAY BALL, the Prospect Development Pipeline, and USABat. Additionally, it recognizes the nation's top amateur baseball player each year with the prestigious Golden Spikes Award. For more information about USA Baseball, its national teams, or its development initiatives, visit USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to update candidates on the status of their application. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please note that USA Baseball's offices will be closed for operations from November 27 to 29, 2024, and from December 23, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Candidates may experience delayed responses from hiring managers during these breaks.

Job Questions:

1. Describe any relevant experience that may support your application for this position.
2. Do you have any obligations during the spring/summer/fall of 2025? If yes, please elaborate.
3. Are you a local candidate?
4. Please provide a link(s) to your social media and writing sample portfolio.
5. At USA Baseball we would encourage you to apply to as many internship positions that you find a genuine interest in. If you decide to apply to more than one USA Baseball position, please list them here:
6. Are you able to work full-time hours beginning in January 2025? If not, define your availability throughout the course of the internship opening.