About this role
About the Reading Fightin Phils:
The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, deliver exciting baseball and a rich tradition at FirstEnergy Stadium. Known for their strong player development history and passionate fan base, the Fightin Phils provide a fun and engaging experience for fans of all ages. With deep community ties and a commitment to excellence, Reading remains one of the most storied franchises in Minor League Baseball. As part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), the Fightin Phils are supported by a network of clubs focused on innovation, collaboration, and long-term success. DBH provides employees with opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement within a supportive and team-oriented environment.
About Diamond Baseball Holdings:
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) is a one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment company that owns and operates an unmatched roster of Minor League Baseball clubs and premier venues in North America. We bring together baseball, must-see special events and community-driven experiences to create unforgettable moments for millions of fans each year. Across our stadiums and clubs, we're redefining what an amazing night out can be, from memorable outings built around America's pastime to immersive exhibition-style sporting events, innovative promotions, legendary concerts, cultural festivals, family entertainment and other unique experiences that bring people together.
With nearly 50 clubs and venues across the United States and Canada, DBH is home to some of the most beloved brands in MiLB, offering unique opportunities to build a career in sports, entertainment, hospitality and live events. Through our partnership with Major League Baseball, we help shape sponsorship, licensing and commercial opportunities that extend across all 120 MiLB markets, giving our teams the chance to make an impact on both a national and local level.
Whether you're joining one of our clubs or our back-office team, you'll be part of an organization that values creativity, collaboration and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional fan experiences while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Position Overview:
The Reading Fightin Phils internship is a great learning experience for upperclassmen and recent college graduates who want hands-on experience in Minor League Baseball. The Public Relations & Social Media Intern gains full knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the Fightin Phils Public/Media Relations department. This intern creates written and visual content, supports local and visiting media, and helps tell the story of the club across the R-Phils homestand programs, website, and social media channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create written content for the R-Phils homestand programs and website
- Create social media content across the clubs channels
- Create graphics for marketing materials
- Help coordinate and fulfill interview requests from media members
- Operate the pitch clock during games
- Research statistics
- Maintain pressbox offerings
- Assist with lineup and stat distribution
- Assist with other Public/Media Relations tasks as they arise
- Assist front office staff with other tasks as they arise
- Shadow and learn about other departments
- Perform all job tasks in compliance with the philosophy, policies, goals, and budget of the Reading Fightin Phils
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled as an upperclassman or recent college graduate; communications, journalism, sports media, or marketing preferred
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of baseball, statistics, and scorekeeping
- Experience creating content for social media platforms
- Experience with graphic design tools (such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva) preferred
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Team-minded, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a group
- Professional communication skills when working with media members
- Willingness to learn and try new things
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, including all home games