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Omaha's Collegiate Summer Baseball Summer Internship Program
Omaha’s Collegiate Summer Baseball League is in the process of hiring interns. The league is headed into its 10th season providing opportunities for college baseball players to continue playing and build upon their skills throughout the summer. Unfortunately, as the popularity of summer leagues continues to grow, the access to resources has dwindled. A knowledgeable and ambitious intern group will be a huge factor in the success of our 2025 season. We will be seeking strong, undergraduate candidates with preferences in Sports Management, Media, Communication, Marketing, and Journalism. Join the Corn Belt League as a Media Intern for the summer season, working to highlight the league & our teams through engaging content. This internship will provide hands-on experience in sports media, including game coverage, social media management, and content creation for both the league's socials and press. The dates of our internship will run from May 25th - August 1st, and during that time interns will set their work hours per week. MVP4Life, our non profit group, will work with out of state Interns on finding housing.
Expectations:
Plan your schedule to ensure diverse team coverage without attending every game. Over 110 games are played in a 2-month span, so balance is key. Focus on creating equal opportunities to highlight both in-state and out-of-state players, ensuring broad representation. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the Corn Belt League’s media presence while building valuable skills for a career in sports media.
Key Responsibilities:
- Game Coverage:
- Plan and attend games based on weekly schedules to ensure equal coverage of all teams.
- Produce bi-weekly season recaps for Facebook and the website.
- Press Releases:
- Write and distribute press releases for major events and newsworthy moments throughout the season.
- Conduct interviews & develop profiles for in-state and out-of-state players, coaches, and host families.
- Develop content around the league’s history, key moments, and host family experiences.
- Social Media Management:
- Develop and execute consistent, engaging content for the league's social media platforms.
- Assist in livestream setup and promotion for games and events.
- Create targeted campaigns to increase community involvement.
Personal Development:
- Skill Enhancement: Refine writing, photography, video production, and social media management skills.
- Portfolio Development: Compile a portfolio of articles, photos, videos, and campaigns. Receive feedback to improve quality
WHAT ARE NEXT STEPS FOR INTERESTED CANDIDATES:
- Please contact us at your earliest convenience at jsiwa@strikezoneomaha.com or call (402) 669-2892 if you have an interest. We plan on having all interns in place by March 15, 2024. We expect these spots to fill up quickly.
- Please submit resume & cover letter to jsiwa@strikezoneomaha.com
- Joe Siwa (CBL Head of Interns) will follow up with a phone interview
- All participating interns will be compensated with a monthly stipend to help cover cost of travel and expenses
- Interns will go through a training process in the weeks leading up to the 2024 Summer Season, these will be administered over the phone & via Zoom Meeting
- Interns are expected to be in Omaha from May 25th - August 1st
Internship Application
Everyone knows that Omaha is known for college baseball. As a summer intern for the Corn Belt Collegiate Summer League, you will gain valuable experience in not only sports management, but business management and marketing. Our internship opportunities include:
- Scoreboard Operations
- Public Address Announcing
- Field Maintenance
- Stat Keeping
- Game Marketing/Advertisement
- Fundraising Coordination
We know your internship hours are very important. Our Corn Belt League staff will help you diversify your knowledge and aptitude with hands on experience hours that will be fully accepted by your college or university. Here is a link to our internship application.
All applicants will be interviewed before any internship offer is presented. We look forward to working with you this summer! For any questions or inquiries, you can contact us at
or call (402) 669-2892.
Sincerely,
Joe Siwa
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