Intern, Athletic Communications (9-Months)

At USA Baseball, we are on the lookout for passionate people who truly believe in our mission and values, ready to take charge in Leading the Growth of Our Pastime’s Future®. As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, we are all about teamwork and embrace a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding environment befitting of our national pastime. If you lead off with authenticity, are ready to slide in headfirst, value diversity and inclusion, and can acknowledge a broader vision, then we want you on our team!

The Intern, Athletic Communications (9-Months) will assist in executing USA Baseball’s communications strategy to uphold the brand of our nation’s pastime through written communication, media relations, and social media. The intern will report to the Director, Athletic Communications. 

Position Details:* Full-time hours (40+ hours/week)

• Duration: January 5 – August 31, 2026 (9-month position; end-date subject to change based on performance and organizational needs)
• Based in Cary, North Carolina (potential hybrid start flexibility)
• Domestic and international travel involved in this position (all travel costs covered by USA Baseball)

**In This Role:**As an Intern, Athletic Communications, you will gain hands-on experience in sports media, digital content creation, and brand storytelling while supporting USA Baseball’s premier events and national teams. You may:

• Create, proof, and edit written content for USA Baseball’s official website, USABaseball.com, including game recaps, feature stories, previews, and press releases.
• Maintain USA Baseball’s organizational history, including results, rosters, record books, and statistics, as well as photo and video archives.
• Update and manage USABaseball.com to ensure accurate, engaging, and timely event and program information.
• Serve as a press officer or media liaison for a USA Baseball national team or a development program.
• Assist with the statistical compilation and player identification process for the Golden Spikes Award.
• Provide on-site media support at assigned USA Baseball events, including press box management, game scoring, social media coverage, and content creation.
• Monitor traditional and social media for opportunities to engage with and elevate the USA Baseball brand.
• Create copy and content while collaborating with the Creative Services team to plan and publish content across USA Baseball’s social media channels.
• Track and analyze campaign and content performance, leveraging data to inform future storytelling and engagement strategies.
• Develop creative ways to highlight USA Baseball’s athletes, events, and impact across media platforms.
• Provide cross-departmental communication support as needed.

Qualifications:
Worried that you do not meet every single requirement on the list below? Don’t be. If you're excited about this opportunity and our mission, we want to hear from you! At USA Baseball, we embrace inclusivity and are committed to building a team with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Apply even if you don't check all the boxes!

• You have strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• You are a creative and strategic thinker with a strong understanding of both professional and amateur baseball.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X.
• You have experience writing feature stories, game recaps, media advisories, and press releases, and creating social media content.
• You can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• You are flexible and willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, during events.
• You have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and thrive in a team setting.
• You possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited university at the time of the position's start date.
• You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

Preferred:* Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar creative editing platforms.

• Familiarity with baseball data/statistics systems such as GameChanger or StatCrew.
• Prior experience in sports communications, media relations, or social media marketing.

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.