MELBOURNE ACES INTERNSHIPS

The Melbourne Aces are looking for interns for the following positions within the team’s media and marketing team:

• Social Media Marketing
• Multimedia Content
• Publications
• Creative Services

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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING INTERN

The Melbourne Aces are accepting applications for a Social Media Marketing Intern located in the Sporting Capitol of the World, Melbourne Australia. The Aces are coming off their first ABL Championship and their most successful season are part of eight team league that play in the Australian Baseball League (ABL) co-founded by Major League Baseball (MLB). The team plays from November to mid-February and is a winter league sanctioned by the Office of the Commissioner with MLB affiliate teams participating. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about international baseball and become a part of the Aces organization. This internship will provide you with a greater understanding and experience with social media management, content creation and marketing but will also further develop your career in baseball. Interns will need to arrange their own travel to and from Australia and will receive a monthly stipend. Some shared housing is available but remains the intern’s responsibility.

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

• • • Prepare and develop content for the Melbourne Aces’ social media channels to enhance and support the organization’s brand and operations.
    • Lead efforts for posting on game day and in-game across any and all social media platforms.
    • Assist in developing schedules for content across Aces social media platforms, including in-game and outside of game action on platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.
    • Help in managing and curating content and strategy for social media and marketing across all Aces digital platforms.
    • Assist in the development of traditional media marketing strategies through analytics and data.
    • Assist in the pre-game preparation of the Stadium before each home game and as needed.
    • Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the General Manager & Marketing and Events Manager.

Position Requirements:

• • • Knowledge and understanding of the sport of baseball
    • Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
    • Photography and photo editing experience is preferred but not required.
    • Previously interned for a Minor League Baseball team, in a collegiate athletics department or comparable organization in a similar capacity.
    • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Professional, organized and detail oriented.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

To Apply:

In one email, send a cover letter, resume, references and any pertinent samples to broadcast@melbourneaces.com.au AND morr@melbourneaces.com.au. In the subject line, please include your name and indicate you are applying for the Social Media and Marketing Internship.

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MULTIMEDIA CONTENT INTERN

The Melbourne Aces are accepting applications for a Multimedia Content Intern located in the Sporting Capitol of the World, Melbourne Australia. The Aces are coming off their first ABL Championship and their most successful season are part of eight team league that play in the Australian Baseball League (ABL) co-founded by Major League Baseball (MLB). The team plays from November to mid-February and is a winter league sanctioned by the Office of the Commissioner with MLB affiliate teams participating. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about international baseball and become a part of the Aces organization. This internship will provide you with a greater understanding and experience with multimedia content creation, social media management and marketing but will also further develop your career in baseball. Interns will need to arrange their own travel to and from Australia and will receive a monthly stipend. Some shared housing is available but remains the intern’s responsibility.

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

• • • Prepare multimedia content for the team website (melbourneaces.com.au), social media and stadium video board including, but not limited to highlight compilations, game recaps, feature stories, interviews, series previews and behind-the-scenes content.
    • Assist in developing schedules and planning postings on Aces social media platforms, including in-game and outside of game action on platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.
    • Assist in managing and curating content and strategy for social media and marketing across all Aces digital platforms.
    • Assist in the development of traditional media marketing strategies through analytics and data.
    • Assist in the pre-game preparation of the Stadium before each home game and as needed.
    • Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the General Manager & Marketing and Events Manager.

Position Requirements:

• • • Knowledge and understanding of the sport of baseball
    • In-depth knowledge and ability with Adobe Creative Suite.
    • Photography and photo editing experience, as well as videography and video editing experience.
    • Experience with motion graphics (such as AfterEffects) is preferred but not required.
    • Previously interned for a Minor League Baseball team, in a collegiate athletics department or comparable organization in a similar capacity.
    • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Professional, organized and detail oriented.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

To Apply:

In one email, send a cover letter, resume, references and any pertinent samples to broadcast@melbourneaces.com.au AND morr@melbourneaces.com.au. In the subject line, please include your name and indicate you are applying for the Multimedia Content Internship.

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PUBLICATIONS INTERN

The Melbourne Aces are accepting applications for a Publications Intern located in the Sporting Capitol of the World, Melbourne Australia. The Aces are coming off their first ABL Championship and their most successful season are part of eight team league that play in the Australian Baseball League (ABL) co-founded by Major League Baseball (MLB). The team plays from November to mid-February and is a winter league sanctioned by the Office of the Commissioner with MLB affiliate teams participating. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about international baseball and become a part of the Aces organization. This internship will provide you with a greater understanding and experience with written journalism, storytelling and marketing but will further develop your career in baseball. Interns will need to arrange their own travel to and from Australia and will receive a monthly stipend. Some shared housing is available but remains the intern’s responsibility.

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

• • • Prepare written content for the team website (melbourneaces.com.au) including, but not limited to game recaps and previews, player profiles, feature stories, breaking news and other press releases and game info as needed.
    • Serve as editor for team website (melbourneaces.com.au) and assist in maintaining website daily and updating as needed.
    • Assist in the creation of the stadium program, media guide and game notes.
    • Assist in the development of traditional media marketing strategies through analytics and data.
    • Assist in developing schedules and planning postings on Aces social media platforms, including in-game and outside of game action on platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.
    • Help in managing and curating content and strategy for social media and marketing across all Aces digital platforms.
    • Assist in the pre-game preparation of the Stadium before each home game and as needed.
    • Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the General Manager & Marketing and Events Manager.

Position Requirements:

• • • Knowledge and understanding of the sport of baseball
    • Experience with WordPress is preferred but not required.
    • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not required.
    • Previously interned for a Minor League Baseball team, in a collegiate athletics department or comparable organization in a similar capacity.
    • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Professional, organized and detail oriented.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

To Apply:

In one email, send a cover letter, resume, references and any pertinent samples to broadcast@melbourneaces.com.au AND morr@melbourneaces.com.au. In the subject line, please include your name and indicate you are applying for the Publications Internship.

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CREATIVE SERVICES INTERN

The Melbourne Aces are accepting applications for a Creative Services Intern located in the Sporting Capitol of the World, Melbourne Australia. The Aces are coming off their first ABL Championship and their most successful season are part of eight team league that play in the Australian Baseball League (ABL) co-founded by Major League Baseball (MLB). The team plays from November to mid-February and is a winter league sanctioned by the Office of the Commissioner with MLB affiliate teams participating. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about international baseball and become a part of the Aces organization. This internship will provide you with a greater understanding and experience with graphic design, visual storytelling and marketing but will further develop your career in baseball. Interns will need to arrange their own travel to and from Australia and will receive a monthly stipend. Some shared housing is available but remains the intern’s responsibility.

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

• • • Help lead the visual storytelling of the Melbourne Aces on all relevant digital platforms, printed materials and facility projects.
    • Help in defining creative direction on all branding needs for the Melbourne Aces.
    • Produce strategic creative graphics and content for the Melbourne Aces social media channels, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.
    • Produce graphics and content to be used in-game on stadium video board.
    • Maintain branding and standards as it relates to social media and marketing strategies to promote players, coaches, events, news and products.
    • Help in managing and curating content and strategy for social media and marketing across all Aces digital platforms.
    • Assist in the pre-game preparation of the Stadium before each home game and as needed.
    • Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the General Manager & Marketing and Events Manager.

Position Requirements:

• • • Knowledge and understanding of the sport of baseball
    • In-depth knowledge and ability with Adobe Creative Suite.
    • Photography and photo editing experience is preferred but not required.
    • Previously interned for a Minor League Baseball team, in a collegiate athletics department or comparable organization in a similar capacity.
    • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Professional, organized and detail oriented.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

To Apply:

In one email, send a cover letter, resume, references and any pertinent samples to broadcast@melbourneaces.com.au AND morr@melbourneaces.com.au. In the subject line, please include your name and indicate you are applying for the Creative Services Internship.