While each of the Cape Cod Baseball League’s 10 teams relies on its own cohort of interns, another dedicated crew operates behind the scenes to keep the entire organization running.
Often spotted in their signature black polo shirts, these college students spend their summer filming games, interacting with sponsors, and capturing real-time moments for the league’s official media channels and website.
Unlike team-specific interns who follow one roster through a 40-game season, the league-wide intern team covers the entire league. One night they might be behind the lens in Orleans; the next, managing a league event in Wareham.
For Leah Kelly, a graduate student at Louisiana State University, the league offered a rare opportunity to expand her skill set. Originally from Oklahoma, Kelly previously interned with the Sherman Shadowcats of the Texas Collegiate League in the summer of 2025. When looking to take her next step, the Cape League immediately caught her attention.
“I’m from Oklahoma, so why wouldn’t I want to come up to Cape Cod?” Kelly joked. “I found trying to get internships difficult once you’re a master’s student, as there just aren’t as many opportunities. So, building my network and portfolio inspired me to apply.”
Kelly spent her summer shooting game action and editing photos each night, building a visual asset library for the league media team. She was drawn to the structured, collaborative environment, which aligned perfectly with her goal of working in a higher-level, team-oriented sports setting.
“The structure of this internship is exactly why I wanted it so badly,” said Kelly, who coming out of this summer will serve as the Director of Creative Content for McNeese State University Athletics. “I already have a full-time job to return to, so I really wanted to see what it was like being on a team for a more professional league.”
The transition to the East Coast was seamless for Kelly, whose family traveled frequently during her childhood. The change in weather was an added bonus: “It’s hot in both Oklahoma and Louisiana, but it’s a lot cooler up here and I definitely appreciated that,” she said.
While Kelly traveled halfway across the country, community relations and marketing intern Elizabeth Walsh found her opportunity right in her backyard. A rising senior at the University of Colorado Boulder, Walsh grew up in Falmouth, Massachusetts, attending Cape League games with her family.
Aware of the league’s reputation as a premier pipeline to Major League Baseball, Walsh applied to gain hands-on front-office experience. Her daily responsibilities ranged from interacting and distributing league materials to local businesses to co-managing the pre-game ceremonies at the All-Star Game. Walsh also co-managed the league merchandise booth at the All-Star Game.
For Walsh, the summer reinforced her career ambitions.
“As I go into my senior year, I know I want to work full-time in sports,” Walsh said. “This experience taught me first off how to work for a league and how that can be similar and different from individual team responsibilities.”
Both women agree that the network they built, spanning fellow interns, visiting speakers, coaches, and league officials, was invaluable. For students considering applying, Kelly offers straightforward advice:
“Make sure you’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Be yourself, be willing to talk to people, and network as much as you can.”
Ready to launch your career in sports?
If you are eager to gain hands-on experience, build a standout portfolio, and expand your professional network, applications for the 2027 Cape Cod Baseball League and Cape League TV Internships are now open.
Opportunities are available across multiple disciplines, including journalism, photojournalism, corporate partnerships, social media, videography, and video production. Spend your summer behind the scenes of America's premier collegiate summer baseball league.
Visit capecodleague.com/about/internships to explore open roles and submit your application today.
