Coordinator, Media Relations (Championships) USA has two Coordinator, Media Relations (Championships) positions available.

March 1 — July 31, 2017 Part-time hours from March 1 – May 31 (remote work is acceptable) and full-time hours on-location for the National Team Championships in either Arizona or Florida from June 1 – July 31.

Position Reports to: Director, Media Relations (Brad Young)

Background: USA Baseball is looking for a Coordinator, Media Relations. The coordinator will report to the Director of Media Relations. This position helps execute USA Baseball’s media plan and is responsible for upholding the brand of our nation’s pastime through written communication and social media for USA Baseball’s events and national team programs.

The Media Relations Coordinator will work closely with USABaseball.com (Powered by Advanced Media), USABaseballPhotos.com, USABaseballShop.com, USA Baseball’s social media accounts, and the Sport Development department.

Primary Responsibilities:  Serve as the on-site media contact for the USA Baseball National Team Championships  Create content during National Team Championships including game recaps, feature stories, Q&As, and videos  Oversee the social media presence for the National Team Championships on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter  Capture pictures from the event for online content, as well as for historical archiving  Assist with the event operations staff as needed

Desired Skills & Experience:  Strong interpersonal and written communication skills  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint  Proficiency/mastery in all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter  Must have an excellent attitude and work well in a team setting  Flexible and adaptable work schedule for changing organizational needs  Candidates must be willing and able to travel to Arizona or Florida during the months of June and July for the event, and must be willing to work flexible, demanding hours (USA Baseball covers travel and housing during the events)

Preferred Qualifications:  Passionate about baseball with an understanding of the amateur baseball landscape  Ability to work in both a Mac and PC environment  Basic knowledge of HTML

General Information:  Résumés and cover letters for internships are only accepted via email at [email protected]. Please include within your initial email the department or position of interest.  USA Baseball will confirm (via email) receipt of your résumé within 3-5 business days. Candidates with whom USA Baseball would like to schedule an interview with will be contacted directly by phone or email.  Internship descriptions are simply a guide. USA Baseball will evaluate all resumes and determine the best internship opportunity for candidates.  All candidates should be in current pursuit of or possessing a bachelor's degree.  All candidates must possess excellent written communication, computer and interpersonal skills.  Candidates should indicate in their cover letter or resume if they have written and/or verbal proficiency in a foreign language.  For up-to-date information on USA Baseball, all candidates are encouraged to follow @usabaseball on Twitter and Instagram and like USA Baseball on Facebook.

About USA Baseball: USA Baseball is the National Governing Body for the sport of baseball in the United States and is a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). The organization selects and trains the Olympic, Pan Am, Premier 12 and teams (and all other USA Baseball Professional Teams); the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team; the USA Baseball 18U, 15U and 12U National Teams; and the USA Baseball Women’s National Team, all of which participate in various international competitions each year.

The organization is responsible for the proliferation and health of the sport, and leads a number of amateur initiatives including PLAYBALL and Pitch Smart. USA Baseball also presents the annually to the top amateur baseball player in the country.

USA Baseball is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of USA Baseball to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.