The Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, are currently in search of a Communications Intern. The position provides interested and qualified candidates an opportunity to gain valuable experience in professional sports through our challenging and rewarding internship program. The Memphis Redbirds are the first not-for-profit professional baseball team and facility in the United States. In addition, the Redbirds play all home games at AutoZone Park, which has gained national attention as the best ballpark in the country below the Major League level.

The Communications Intern will work with the Media & Public Relations Manager.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assisting in website related items such as design, editorial copy and updated statistics;
2. Writing and producing all TV and radio drop-ins, including outside sponsor material as well as Redbirds promotional copy;
3. Producing and distributing all broadcast format logs and inning-by-inning scripts for 30+ TV games and 144 radio broadcasts;
4. Working with the Sales Department to acquire and distribute all radio/TV copy and traffic to appropriate outlets;
5. Producing and maintaining schedule for AutoZone Park video elements;
6. Assisting in the production of video-related items (i.e. player headshots, still graphics, etc.)
7. Production and distribution of a game day newsletter for fans and employees;

• Other duties include selling advertising, season, groups, and game day tickets, answering phones and various game-time duties.

Interns will receive a monthly compensation + housing will be provided

The position begins in January 19, 2009 and lasts until the end of the season.
The Memphis Redbirds and AutoZone Parks are managed by Global Spectrum
Global Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer