About the role#
The Staten Island FerryHawks offer an educational internship program for students to gain hands-on experience in professional sports. This role focuses on digital media and design, allowing interns to observe and assist staff in a live environment. Please note this is an unpaid internship offered exclusively for academic credit.
What you'll do#
- Assist with planning content calendars and building posts for Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
- Observe real-time content creation and fan engagement strategies during game nights.
- Learn how to measure performance to shape future content.
- Create graphics for social media, web, email, and the stadium video board.
- Design promotional materials, signage, and various gameday assets.
- Complete design exercises, manage a design library, and prepare files for production.
- Support theme nights, promotions, and partner design needs.
- Attend designated home games, including July 4th.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program such as marketing, communications, sport management, digital media, graphic design, or visual arts.
- Ability to earn academic credit through your school, with written confirmation of eligibility.
- Interest in social media and brand connection.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or a portfolio of prior work.
- A strong eye for layout, typography, and brand consistency.
- Organizational skills and curiosity to learn in a live event environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Staten Island, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site at SIUH Community Park.
- Commitment: Must be available for designated home games. Call time is at least 4.5 hours before the first pitch.
About Staten Island FerryHawks
The Staten Island FerryHawks are a professional baseball team based in Staten Island, New York. Founded in 2021, the organization operates as a privately held entity with 42 employees. The team plays its home games at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park. This venue serves as a year-round entertainment hub for the local community and the broader New York City area.
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