Our intern program for college and local high school students is the perfect opportunity for those interested in sports management to get a taste of all aspects of the sports industry. Through our internships, we are able to provide an exposure to all aspects of game day and media operations, enhancing what our students have already learned within the classroom. With so many of our interns describing their experience as a Bird Intern as the ‘best summer of their lives’, it’s no wonder that so many of them go on to every level of sports industry in every league. Our college interns can apply for college credit with their academic institution and gain firsthand experience that can be later applied to their careers.
Length of Internship:
The CCBL season typically starts the second week of June and ends the second week of August. Interns typically arrive one week prior to the season start.
Applications and Deadlines:
Applications are reviewed, and positions filled on a rolling basis. It is beneficial to submit your applications as soon as possible and strongly encouraged to be submitted by Nov. 15 for the following summer season. Individuals must provide their own transportation and housing.
To apply:
For all non-baseball operations positions, please send your resume and cover letter to info@orleansfirebirds.com. Please identify desired position in subject line of email.
Baseball Operations
Analytics (1)
Director of Baseball Operations (1)
MLB Scout (1)
Note - To be considered for Baseball Operations intern positions, please send an email directly to coach Nicholson and GM Sue Horton.
Game Day Operations (GDO)
The Orleans Firebirds Game Day Internship program is for highly motivated high school and college students that have an interest in the business of sport management. The program is designed to give you your first experience within the sports industry with an emphasis on game-day operations, retail sales, customer service and team meals. The internship typically starts the first week of June and ends the second week of August, and would result in 20-40 hours a week. The season will likely consist of 20 regular season home games and up to six playoff games.
Qualifications & Requirements:
A desire to pursue a career in the sports management field.
Strong customer service skills
A fun and outgoing personality with a strong work ethic
Duties:
Assist with gameday setup/breakdown.
Manage fan reception.
Assist with parking management.
Serve as a Knowledge Ambassador of Firebirds and CCBL
Assist with post-game players & coaches meals
Assist with post-game field close
Assist in community support activities including yearbook distribution.
Assist in game day retail operations, including stocking, customer sales, clean & organize sales area
Other duties in support of offsite team events as assigned
Hours:
20-40 hours a week.
Approximately five-six hours a game (arriving 2 hours prior to the scheduled start of the game)
Media/Marketing Team
Candidates should have a proven interest in sports video production as well as a complete understanding of the game of baseball. Applicants will be required to operate a variety of cameras from a fixed, mobile or independent.
Work samples are required for consideration.
Videographers are part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to, and required to, participate in our multi-media platforms.
Requires designing the camera position and handling a remote camera in order to produce high quality content in a timely manner to support the broadcasting, sideline reporting and digital marketing teams.
Capture game broadcasts and highlights live, create recorded highlight video packages with commentary and assist in preparation of video packages for social media posting immediately following each game.
Record and package pre-game and post-game shows with interviews of players and coaches, and fans.
Participate in pre- and post-game production, as well as occasional non-game video productions, including the creation of a highlights video following each game which will be posted on the Firebirds website, YouTube and other social media platforms as well as being used in the game recap email.
Turn around high-quality content quickly and with minimal oversight and supervision, including highlight packages and PSA/sponsor spots to be used in game broadcasts.
Coordinate activities with Broadcasters, Sideline Reporter and others as necessary in a fast-paced environment
Maintain all production related equipment to ensure proper working order.
Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Responsible for archiving all team related video on team storage sites.
Attending all home and away games.
Candidate should have a proven interest in sports video production and a complete understanding of the game of baseball.
Previous work submission required for consideration.
Production Manager is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to, and required to, participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
Responsible for overseeing and setting up all broadcast equipment before each game.
Manage the production of the game day program, including pre-production meetings. This job allows for the individual to design and produce a three-hour show, including play-by-play, advertising, sideline interviews, pre- and post-game shows and additional video content. Manage movements of up to four remotely operated cameras during play as well as operate video replay hardware.
Attend all home and away games.
Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Candidate should have a proven interest in sports broadcasting and a complete understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
Sideline Reporter is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to, and required to, participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
Provide pre-, in-game and post-game reports and interviews on game related, sports related and human-interest stories at Firebirds games, as well as special interviews for website posting.
Collaborate with play-by-play broadcasters and production crew on planning and executing pre- and post-game shows.
Contribute on-air abilities to miscellaneous projects, including but not limited to event previews and short packages.
Must have the ability to identify and secure candidates to interview.
Attend all home and away games.
Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Candidate should have a proven interest in digital marketing and demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
Digital Marketing Intern is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to, and required to, participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
Responsible for creating and executing the in-season digital marketing strategy for the Firebirds which includes social media marketing (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, …), email marketing and web marketing.
Work with the Photographers and Videographers to provide pre-, in-game and post-game coverage on social media, as well as work with the Community Relations Coordinator & Intern to cover the non-game events that take place throughout the season.
Plan and execute at least two media days.
Attend all home and away games.
Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Candidate should have a proven interest in digital marketing and demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
Graphics Intern is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to, and required to, participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
Conceptualize and develop creative content that portrays the Firebirds brand.
Design graphics and motion graphics to be used on social media during games, including but not limited to: lineup, score updates, final score, featured player, etc.
Responsible for working closely with the Digital Marketing Interns, the Community Relations and Events Intern and the Photographers to create graphics and images that will be used by the Digital Marketing team.
Attend all home and away games.
Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Candidates should demonstrate a proven knowledge and skillset in photography and a well-rounded understanding of the game of baseball.
Previous work samples are required for consideration.
Provide pre-game, game and post-game still photography as well as at community, sponsor and organizational events.
Photographer must work hand in hand as an integral part of a highly motivated, innovative and collaborative Digital Marketing team to capture all aspects of the Firebirds baseball and community experience.
Responsible for providing Digital Marketing team with timely photo images to match their initiatives, campaigns and deadlines.
Photo file organization and archiving on team storage sites.
Attend all home and away games.
Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Candidate should have a proven interest in sports broadcasting and a complete understanding of the game of baseball. Submission of play-by-play broadcasting audio and video materials is required for consideration.
Broadcasters are part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to, and required to, participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
Prepare for each game by updating player information of both teams, learning the pronunciation of names, fact-checking updated stats and player transactions, and coordinating with opposing team broadcasters.
Broadcast all in-season games and playoffs including game analysis and color commentary on game associated action.
Complete all assigned pre- and post-game interviews as determined in production meetings.
Contribute to Firebirds social media daily, providing color commentary before, during and after games on all social media platforms.
Advertise special events and other information that is relevant to the Firebirds community as provided by Media/Marketing Coordinators.
Attend all home and away games.
Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Candidate should have a proven interest in sports writing and demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
Journalist is part of the Firebirds Media/Marketing Team and will be exposed to, and required to, participate in our multi-media platforms; will work with the Media/Marketing Coordinators in setting team goals.
Write game recaps for all Firebirds in-season and playoff games to be posted on the Firebirds website, social media and game recap email by 8 a.m. the day following home games and 10 a.m. for away games.
Research and produce weekly features for website posting.
Prepare, edit and label all written material to upload to website.
Assist the sideline reporter and support Digital Marketing team when needed.
Attend all home and away games.
Must provide own housing and own transportation to away games. Car-pooling to away games with other media interns is encouraged.
Candidate should have a proven interest in Community Relations and Events marketing and demonstrate an interest in the game of baseball. Previous work submission required for consideration.
Responsible for creating, coordinating and managing various events throughout the regular season and playoffs to highlight the Firebirds positive involvement with the local community.
Work closely with the Digital Marketing and Photography Interns to promote the events and programs.
Community Relations and Events Intern attends all home games and non-game events, and must have his/her own transportation.
The Community Relations and Events Intern is a new position that will inherit existing programming such as Youth Clinic, First Pitch and Storytime with the Birds at the Eastham Library. We are interested in launching additional programs that need to be planned, approved and then implemented. Furthermore, candidate is expected to develop relationships with the head coach, general manager and Executive Board members to identify promotional opportunities and subsequently plan and manage their roll-out. This position holds many opportunities for a highly motivated individual with great interpersonal skills.