Intern, Communications at Rays Baseball Club LLC – St Petersburg, Florida

The Tampa Bay Rays Communications department is seeking an intern for the entire 2026 season (March 2nd – October 2nd). Applicants must have excellent writing skills, preferably with a background in sports communications or journalism.

Responsibilities

• Summarize news stories and compile press clips daily.
• Assist in the credentialing process, including the production and distribution of media credentials.
• Compile the daily Minor League Report.
• Assist with the production of press box seating charts during every homestand.
• Prepare statistical packets for media members and broadcasters.
• Ability to assist with press box publications for home games, including stat pack, minor league report, lineups, rosters and other baseball information documents during the season.
• Assist the press box attendant with printing and copying needs in the press box.
• Proofread press releases, gameday publications, media guide, postseason media guide and other publications as needed.
• Assist with any departmental administrative tasks, such as answering phones and fan mail.
• Complete additional projects assigned by leadership and communications staff.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate (preferred)
• Prior sports/baseball experience in media relations or sports information is preferred.
• Highly knowledgeable in baseball statistics, terminology and rules.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail- and deadline-oriented.
• Highly motivated and well organized.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.