Fall (Aug to Dec) 2007 Internships with the HOUSTON ASTROS BASEBALL CLUB!
Here is the full list from which to choose: (pick 3 departments of interest and rank them in order) More information here!
*** Ballpark Entertainment/Production*** The ballpark entertainment intern will be responsible for recording, tape logging and dubbing highlight clips from Astros games. The selected individual will also be responsible for supporting both the community development and conference center departments through its various events and player appearances. This includes operating video cameras, editing, and other production responsibilities. Other duties include creating graphics such as headshots. The internship is more suited for an individual who possesses experience in computer based programs, such as Avid, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. The intern candidate should want to pursue a career in sports production. The intern candidate must be able to work all games (which may include day, night, weekend and holiday games). This intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. A media production major is recommended for this internship.
*** Baseball Operations *** This intern will assist with general administrative and clerical duties which include answering phones, filing, faxing, copying, organizing archive files, sorting mail internally and helping with staff mailings. The selected individual will copy and distribute winterball statistics weekly and assist with playoff preparation and other special projects/reports as needed. This intern will also support with meeting preparations, work comp and player insurance, MVP ceremony preparation, free agent preparation, Rule V draft preparation and airport and doctor visits. This intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis and must be proficient in Excel and Word. Fluency in Spanish is PREFERRED AND IS A PLUS.
*** Broadcasting *** The Broadcasting intern will manage program logs and traffic instructions from the advertising department. The selected individual is responsible for log times/affidavits of when spots ran, as well as mailing this information to the sponsors to ensure timely payment. This intern will have a close working relationship with the traffic departments at advertising agencies as well as personnel in charge of traffic at larger companies. This intern will also process ticket requests for radio affiliates and send them via UPS. The intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. Radio and TV major is recommended, but PR/Mktg is also a good major for this intern.
*** Business Development *** The selected individual will establish contact with leads, make proposals and put together PowerPoint presentations, set up meetings with the potential sponsors and assist in the closing of the sale. This intern will have the opportunity to see a sale from beginning to end and assist throughout the entire process. The intern will have pre-generated leads presented to them and will also be expected to make phone calls in order to solicit ads for the organization. Other duties will include researching other companies from the generated leads and sell billboards throughout the ballpark. This intern may also assist with press conference and will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. Preferred majors include Business Management, Marketing or Sports Management. Must be proficient in Word and PowerPoint and must be a detail oriented professional at all times.
*** Community Development *** The Community Development Intern will be strongly involved with the community and is responsible for promoting a good charitable name for the organization. The selected individual is responsible for processing and responding to donation and group ticket requests as well as mailing out or delivering the approved donations/tickets. This intern will be responsible for setting up and coordinating programs such as Grand Slam for Youth Program, Astros Buddies and other charitable programs. The intern will assist in scheduling and coordinating engagement photos, 1st pitches and other events that may take place during the designated semester, as well as schedule community events with local children and the players. The intern will have direct involvement with elementary and middle schools to assist in projects such as honor roll, perfect attendance and other programs. The selected intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook and be able to work all games (which may include day, night, weekend and holiday games).
*** Graphics *** This intern will work closely with Marketing and other departments in creating a wide range of print graphics including but not limited to: ballpark signage, promotional items, brochures, posters, flyers, postcards, and invitations. In addition, they will help create print ads and interact with various print publications uploading to their FTP sites and performing other functions on an as need basis. Candidates must have an extensive working knowledge of Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop on a MAC operating system. Must be able to handle multiple projects under flexible and extreme deadlines. Strong understanding of the printing process and web design a plus.
*** Market Development *** The Market Development department's primary goal is the development of niche marketing programs targeted at continuously expanding the ball club's fan base. The department works in such areas as Spanish-language marketing and community programs, special niche and general market sponsored events, team website content development, as well as Spanish television and radio broadcast. Please visit our Spanish website at www.astrosdehouston.com for more information. The Market Development intern will assist in keeping track of all Astros international media efforts, including print publications, radio and TV broadcast spots and the Spanish website, developing programs to increase traffic to the Spanish website, and serving as a liaison with sponsors via email and phone and may sometimes include in-person meetings. This intern will also assist in the editing and publish articles for the team's Spanish publication, "Cronicas de los Astros" and with the supervision of the Spanish radio broadcast. Other responsibilities include translating all game recaps in Spanish in a timely manner for dissemination among the Astros extensive international media database. The intern is also responsible of keeping an up-to-date clippings file to keep track of the Astros international media coverage. At times, the selected intern will interview players in Spanish as well as translate press releases into Spanish. Other duties include organizing bi-lingual baseball clinics andother Spanish community initiatives by coordinating and logistically planning the events with the players. The intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. MUST BE fluent in both Spanish and English (writing, speaking and translating) and have extensive copywriting knowledge. Majors for this intern may include Marketing, Sports Management and Spanish.
*** Marketing *** This intern will serve as the main point of contact for all scoreboard messages that come in via the website. This particular intern will help coordinate and research special events which may require contacting outside vendors and/or researching other team's events. This intern will primarily assist with theme nights, special events and promotions. A major responsibility of this intern is to draft the radio promotions for game-day broadcasting as well as reporting a recap of all media exposure for sponsors. This intern will also assist with pre-game activities such as the National Anthem, First Pitch and others, and will also schedule the street team intern's events throughout the city. The intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. This intern must act as a professional at all times and be able to work all games (which may include day, night, weekend and holiday games). Must have both excellent written and oral communication skills and be proficient in Excel and Word, and must also be an excellent copywriter as they may need to develop copy.
*** Media Relations *** The Media Relations intern will deal exclusively with the media; both for internal and external purposes. The selected individual will sort through all newspaper sites, package all pertinent clips, and distribute it throughout the office or to media personnel. This intern will also run the minor league reports and recap all the games from the previous day. Other duties include running stat packets for media and internal use. This intern will set up the press box for media personnel prior to the games, as well as pass out media credentials on game days. This intern must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PageMaker and be able to work all games (which may include day, night, weekend and holiday games). Recommended majors include anything in the Communication field, particularly journalism, public relations and marketing. This intern will assume additional roles on an as needed basis.
*** Special Events/Conference Center *** This internship will work with the Special Events/Conference Center Department to handle all non-baseball game events and meetings held at Minute Maid Park. Our business is 85% corporate and is wide-reaching to include business meetings, galas, trade shows, batting practice and softball games, holiday parties, corporate events and wedding receptions and Bar Mitzvahs. The internship requires a responsible self-starter who loves a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. They will be relied on heavily to assist our dynamic department meet our day to day operational goals. This person must be a strong communicator with above average computer skills. They will be responsible for administrative tasks such as contract generation, filing, answering the phone, disseminating information and taking detailed messages as well as database upkeep. This person will also assist in the sales and event management process. Duties will include selling and coordinating all Engagement and Bridal Photo Shoots at Minute Maid Park, sending out detailed audiovisual requests and internal event sheets on various meetings and events, maintaining department promotional item inventory, assisting with client site visits and assisting in the management of events and meetings held at Minute Maid Park. The Special Events/Conference Center intern will work with many departments within the Astros Organization as well as our partners in ARAMARK Facility Services and ARAMARK Catering. They will also deal with our corporate and social clients. Ideal intern candidates will posses maturity and poise to deal with all these entities. This internship may require working additional hours during the week and some weekends.
*** Advertising/Sales/Sponsorship *** The intern will work extensively with contracts and proposals for sponsorship accounts. This includes making ledgers from existing contracts and composing new business proposals to sell sponsorships/billboards throughout the park. This intern may deal with large sponsors and therefore must be professional at all times. The selected individual will have pre-game activities and may be required to assist with hosting sponsors and events before and during games. These interns must be able to work all games (which may include day, night, weekend and holiday games), and must be proficient in PowerPoint for editing purposes. The interns will assume additional roles on an as needed basis. Recommended majors for this intern are Marketing and Public Relations.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE HOUSTON ASTROS BASEBALL CLUB. WE HOPE YOU WILL BE A PART OF OUR TEAM AND OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DURING THE CLUB'S FINAL PUSH FOR ANOTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 2007 WORLD SERIES!
