Player Branding and Development Coordinator Internship
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Job Location:
Joliet, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Player Branding & Development Program Coordinator Internship
Department: Baseball Operations / Media
Location: Joliet IL
Reports To: Field Manager & Director of Baseball Operations
Status: Internship (Academic Credit)
About the Joliet Slammers:
The Joliet Slammers are Joliets hometown professional baseball team competing in the Frontier League a Partner League of Major League Baseball. Were dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences for fans throughout the city of Joliet and the greater Chicagoland area. We pride ourselves on a positive team-first culture rooted in community fun and creating memories for fans of every age and were looking for the right teammate to help us keep the momentum going.
Program Overview
The Player Branding & Development Program is a season-long initiative designed to help Slammers players build their personal brands grow their fan engagement and prepare for opportunities beyond the playing field. Through a blend of media production analytics social content and community involvement the program helps players become more marketable and better equipped for long-term success in and out of baseball.
Position Summary
The Player Branding & Development Intern will support the planning execution and promotion of all program elements. This role blends digital media content creation analytics integration and direct player interaction. Its an excellent opportunity for a student passionate about sports communication athlete branding digital storytelling and professional sports development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
-Capture and organize game highlights interviews and behind-the-scenes content
-Assist with graphics short-form videos social posts and highlight packages
-Collaborate across departments to incorporate TrackMan data and analytics into player content
-Support player media training sessions and coordinate with Community Relations on appearances
-Prepare weekly reports summarizing player performance content metrics and engagement trends
-Maintain the Player Branding archives including photo video and analytics assets
-Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to elevate program visibility and impact
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
-Major in Sports Management Marketing Communications Digital Media or related field
-Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram X/Twitter TikTok YouTube)
-Experience with video or graphic editing software (Canva Adobe Premiere CapCut Photoshop etc.)
-Interest in baseball athlete development and sports marketing/branding
-Professional communication skills and ability to work effectively with players coaches and staff
-Highly organized detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment
Schedule & Compensation:
-Duration: May September (full season)
-Hours: 25 hours/week including select home games and events
-Compensation: Academic credit
What Youll Gain:
-Hands-on experience managing a professional baseball player branding program
-A media portfolio including highlight clips interviews graphics and social campaigns
-Networking opportunities with players coaches baseball operations staff and media professionals
-Mentorship in sports communication digital content production and athlete development
This is an unpaid internship for college credit. The following materials are required to be considered for this position:
Cover letter Resume
The Joliet Slammers organization is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
When are you available to start
Are you available to work all 51 or a majority of the home games throughout the Slammers 2026 season
How many hours will you need for this internship
When will you be leaving for school in the fall
Department: Baseball Operations / Media
Location: Joliet IL
Reports To: Field Manager & Director of Baseball Operations
Status: Internship (Academic Credit)
About the Joliet Slammers:
The Joliet Slammers are Joliets hometown professional baseball team competing in the Frontier League a Partner League of Major League Baseball. Were dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences for fans throughout the city of Joliet and the greater Chicagoland area. We pride ourselves on a positive team-first culture rooted in community fun and creating memories for fans of every age and were looking for the right teammate to help us keep the momentum going.
Program Overview
The Player Branding & Development Program is a season-long initiative designed to help Slammers players build their personal brands grow their fan engagement and prepare for opportunities beyond the playing field. Through a blend of media production analytics social content and community involvement the program helps players become more marketable and better equipped for long-term success in and out of baseball.
Position Summary
The Player Branding & Development Intern will support the planning execution and promotion of all program elements. This role blends digital media content creation analytics integration and direct player interaction. Its an excellent opportunity for a student passionate about sports communication athlete branding digital storytelling and professional sports development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
-Capture and organize game highlights interviews and behind-the-scenes content
-Assist with graphics short-form videos social posts and highlight packages
-Collaborate across departments to incorporate TrackMan data and analytics into player content
-Support player media training sessions and coordinate with Community Relations on appearances
-Prepare weekly reports summarizing player performance content metrics and engagement trends
-Maintain the Player Branding archives including photo video and analytics assets
-Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to elevate program visibility and impact
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
-Major in Sports Management Marketing Communications Digital Media or related field
-Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram X/Twitter TikTok YouTube)
-Experience with video or graphic editing software (Canva Adobe Premiere CapCut Photoshop etc.)
-Interest in baseball athlete development and sports marketing/branding
-Professional communication skills and ability to work effectively with players coaches and staff
-Highly organized detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment
Schedule & Compensation:
-Duration: May September (full season)
-Hours: 25 hours/week including select home games and events
-Compensation: Academic credit
What Youll Gain:
-Hands-on experience managing a professional baseball player branding program
-A media portfolio including highlight clips interviews graphics and social campaigns
-Networking opportunities with players coaches baseball operations staff and media professionals
-Mentorship in sports communication digital content production and athlete development
This is an unpaid internship for college credit. The following materials are required to be considered for this position:
Cover letter Resume
The Joliet Slammers organization is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
When are you available to start
Are you available to work all 51 or a majority of the home games throughout the Slammers 2026 season
How many hours will you need for this internship
When will you be leaving for school in the fall
Required Experience:
Intern
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