Internship opportunities

GRAPHIC ARTIST

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY WITH ORANGE COUNTY RIPTIDE BASEBALL CLUB

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong knowledge and understanding of graphic design, image manipulation, logo creation, motion graphics and animation.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is a dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, a creative mind, ability to work in a fast paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball.

Learning Objectives:

• Graphic Artists will learn to design and manipulate images and graphics for use in digital media.
• Graphic Artists will learn to create player profile images to appear on video jumbotron within the stadium.
• Graphic Artists will learn to create stunning visuals to be shared digitally on social media channels, the OC Riptide website and on the stadium video board.
• By the end of the internship, students should have gained exceptional knowledge in creating and distributing graphics and images in a sports entertainment environment. Should student photographers like to pursue career advancement in sports, additional networking within the Southern California sports entertainment industry is available.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (23 games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game editing and creating player profile graphics and other imagery used in digital media. Interns may use graphics created during this internship for their professional portfolio.

Duties for the Graphic Artist will consist of, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the General Manager
• Work in conjunction with Sports Journalism and Digital Media interns to distribute graphics on the website and social media channels
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photo Shop, Lightroom or compared software program
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, very organized
• Succeed in a team environment
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to create and edit graphics in-game, real time.
• Ability to be live, on-site during the season of play (June 2024 – July 2024)
• Computer for designing and editing.

Preferred Skills

• An online, reviewable portfolio of past work as it is related to this position.
• Prior experience in sports-related graphic design.
• Working knowledge of the college athletics sector. Knowledge of baseball is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of current social media trends.

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Baseball Stadium Organist

BECOME THE STADIUM ORGANIST FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY RIPTIDE BASEBALL CLUB

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks an organist with strong knowledge and understanding of music who is also a skilled keyboardist.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is a dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

The keyboardist chosen for this position will need a strong musical background, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for music and the sport of college baseball.

Learning Objectives:

• Stadium Organist will learn to keep baseball fans entertained with music during breaks along with pre-game and post-game entertainment.
• Organist will learn optimal times to play music and more importantly when playing music is inappropriate.
• Organist will develop proficiency in playing traditional songs heard in baseball stadiums on a frequent basis
• By the end of the summer, the organist should have gained exceptional knowledge in keeping fans entertained at a sporting event and providing a balanced fan atmosphere and experience. Should this student pursue career advancement in sports, additional networking within the Southern California sports entertainment industry is available.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (25+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work four (4) to five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game playing of music and keeping fans entertained.

Ideal candidates will have memorized traditional baseball songs like “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”, the “Tarantella”, the “Star-Spangled Banner” and the “Charge” fanfare among other typical baseball game favorites. The ability to take popular and modern-day music and convert it to organ music is a bonus.

Duties for the Baseball Stadium Organist will consist of, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the General Manager
• Provide portable keyboard to play from press box of the OC Great Park Stadium
• Keyboard has an organ function to sound like a traditional baseball stadium organ
• Attend and work 25+ home games
• Entertain fans with songs during breaks and between innings
• Use creativity and timeliness to create a fun and active inclusive environment for fans
• Operate music during appropriate times using family appropriate music
• Refrain from playing music over pitches/any ball in-play
• Be at the stadium at least 45 minutes prior to first pitch to entertain fans with organ music
• Set-up/take down of keyboard equipment

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of music
• Able to read music
• Strong knowledge of songs from memory that can be played on a frequent basis and on-demand.

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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PHOTOGRAPHER

DON’T JUST TAKE PHOTOS BUT “MAKE” PHOTOS AS A RIPTIDE PHOTOGRAPHER

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong knowledge and understanding of photography and photojournalism.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is a dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball.

Learning Objectives:

• Team photographers will learn to capture images in a wide variety of locations, both home games and on the road.
• Interns will learn to capture images in different lighting situations based on day or night games and shooting locations at different venues.
• Interns will learn and perfect shooting images of players in fast motion and when still in dugout or on base paths. Will also learn how to shoot for distance but also close, portrait for media usage, etc.
• By the end of the internship, students should have gained exceptional knowledge in capturing images in a sports entertainment environment. Should student photographers like to pursue career advancement in sports, additional networking within the Southern California sports entertainment industry is available.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (20+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game capturing of photos and approximately an hour of photo editing, archiving images, uploading of images, etc. The OC Riptide will also play a number of games (still to be announced) on the road. Photographers are expected to attend and capture photos for approximately four to five road games. Team transportation and any expenses, i.e meals, etc. will be provided by the organization.

The Orange County Riptide is looking for qualified photographers to capture images of games, players, coaches along with overall stadium fan experiences. Photos will be edited and used for publication and marketing. All images will be the property of the Orange County Riptide. Interns may use images captured during this internship for their professional portfolio.

Ideal candidates will have their own photography equipment and experience in sports photography.

Duties for the Team Photographer will consist of, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the General Manager
• Work in conjunction with Journalism and Marketing interns to distribute photos
• Capture photos of players, coaches, staff, fans at home games
• Shoot from appropriate locations that are safe yet provide unique perspective during games
• Edit images post-game to be used in post-game reports and social media releases
• Understand the basics of baseball to capture timely and moving images
• Have above average knowledge of sports photography and fast motion photography
• Provide your own camera, memory cards and editing software
• Capture images using lenses and camera equipment that can shoot in low light as many games are played at night, under artificial lighting.
• Attend all home games and a mix of road games. (Travel expenses for road games provided by team.)

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, GIMP, PaintShop Pro or other image editing software
• Photojournalism or Photography major
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to “make” photos, not just “take” photos
• Sports photography experience a plus

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Audio Entertainment Production Internship / Stadium DJ

KEEPING THE FANS ENGAGED & ENTERTAINED

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns for our Audio Entertainment Production Internship / Stadium DJ position.

Stadium DJ will have a passion for music and a deep understanding of various genres. Stadium Disc Jockey will be responsible for creating and maintaining a lively and engaging atmosphere at OC Riptide games. Curating playlists for home and visitor batting practice, ambient music for when fans enter the stadium, music between innings and between pitches along with walk-up music for Riptide players are just a few of the tasks and duties expected.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Learning Objectives:

• Stadium DeeJay interns will learn to keep baseball fans entertained and engaged during a sporting event.
• Stadium DJ interns will learn appropriate times to play certain types of music depending on the game flow and state of the game.
• Stadium Disc Jockey interns will learn to ensure that there is no “dead air” during the course of a game and to work closely with the live game producer when to play music and sound effects.
• By the end of the summer, the Stadium DJ should have gained exceptional knowledge in keeping fans entertained at a sporting event and providing an engaging and exciting atmosphere and experience. Should interns pursue career advancement in sports, additional networking within the Southern California sports entertainment industry is available.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (25+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work four (4) to five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game fan engagement.

Duties for the Stadium Disc Jockey will consist of, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Director of Game Presentation & Production
• Provide wide range of playlists and music mixes depending on the setting and choose music to suit your audience’s taste and the venue’s music policy.
• Feed off the crowd and get the crowd involved with the activities and events of the venue for entertainment value.
• Have knowledge of music trends.
• Ensure a smooth transition between songs and maintain a consistent flow of music
• Adhere to all relevant laws and regulations regarding music licensing and copyright
• Collaborate with performers, managers, contractors, and stadium staff to ensure appropriate sound equipment needs and satisfactory audio levels are met and maintained.
• Lead the sound check with wireless microphone emcee, anthem performers, PA announcer, etc.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work in a team atmosphere, as well as independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to endure long periods of standing and sitting
• Time management skills, capable of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in live event environments.
• Quick decision making and clear communication skills.
• Ability to recognize challenges proactively and confidently troubleshoot.
• Understanding of signal flow and adaptability to sound control in various environments.
• Proficient in using advanced DJ equipment, including digital mixers, controllers, and professional sound systems.
• Expertise in crowd engagement techniques, with a talent for reading audience reactions and adapting performances accordingly.
• Strong team player with the ability to coordinate with live game producer and on the field personnel.

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Game Day Operations

LEARN ALL ASPECTS OF VENUE MANAGEMENT & GAME DAY OPERATIONS

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with a strong desire to learn and understand game day operations and venue management in the sports and entertainment field.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball. The Orange County Riptide is looking for qualified game day operations interns to assist in the smooth functioning of each home baseball game.

Ideal candidates will bring a positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the player and fan experience at each game is flawless. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on challenging, meaningful projects with guidance from a mentor and other members of our team. Ideally, candidates will be working towards a degree in sports management, business administration, communications, marketing, management, finance or event management.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. Qualified candidates will need to ensure they have housing available from June through early August 2025.

Summer interns attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area must make their own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Learning Objectives:

• Game Day Operations interns will learn all aspects of game day operations and venue management for a collegiate summer baseball team.
• Interns will learn guest services, merchandising, proper set-up and take down of all equipment, video production, etc.
• Interns will learn to work within a team atmosphere, to problem solve and to learn proper implementation of team goals and functions.
• By the end of the internship, students should have gained exceptional knowledge in all aspects of game day operations for an amateur sports team.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (approximately 25+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game duties of setting up and breaking down operations and performing in-game functions to ensure a smooth game experience.

Duties for the Baseball Game Day Operations Intern will consist of, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Assistant General Manager
• Manage and help staff merchandising, ticketing and concessions stands
• Manage gate entry and ticket sales for all home games
• Assist in planning and preparing for each home game
• Attend all home games
• Assist in running all aspects of stadium operations including game day info form and general stadium cleanliness
• Help to maintain stadium policies regarding customer service and other issues
• Assist in any area needed by General Manager and Assistant General Manager
• Assist in the setup/tear-down of various areas before and after each home game
• General duties as assigned and needed

Required Skills

• Good people skills to effectively interact with fans
• Flexibility and willingness to perform tasks that will help elevate the fan experience
• Comfortable working closely with intern staff members to collaborate on projects
• Ability to recognize and solve small problems before turning into major issues

(Because staff members may come in contact with alcoholic beverages in concession stands, applicants aged 21 or older a plus but not required. Those interns selected who are or will be aged 21 by June 2025, will need to take an alcohol servers course as mandated by law. Cost of course will be reimbursed.)

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Camera Operator

CAPTURE THE IMAGERY & TELL THE STORY OF THE RIPTIDE VIA OUR LIVESTREAM

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks qualified interns to join our broadcast and live streaming department as Camera Operator interns.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball. The Orange County Riptide is looking for qualified camera operators to assist in the smooth functioning of each home live stream broadcast.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball. The Orange County Riptide is looking for qualified camera operators to assist in the smooth functioning of each home live stream broadcast.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (approximately 20+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game and post-game production meetings to ensure a smooth and enjoyable live stream experience.

Ideal candidates will capture the OC Riptide action on the field and assist with pre and post-game interviews. As a Camera Operator you will create quality viewing experiences for fans streaming online. Home games are broadcast on the OC Riptide YouTube channel.  Ideally, candidates will be working towards a degree in sports management, communications, marketing, management, broadcasting or journalism.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Live Stream Producer/Director

• Assist with set up and take down of broadcasting and streaming equipment.
• Assist with coordination of pre and post-game filming
• Train other interns to work cameras to be able to assist with broadcasts as needed
• Assist with any research needed to tell the stories of the Riptide season
• Assist with stadium preparation and clean up for each game.

Required Skills

• Have a good eye for shooting angles and perspectives
• Knowledge of the game of baseball to understand game play to have cameras pointed where action will take place.
• Basic understanding of production and media is preferred.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be self-driven and highly motivated.

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Videographer

HYPE VIDEOS AND TIKTOKS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong knowledge and understanding of videography and video journalism.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball.

Learning Objectives:

• Videographers will learn to capture video in a wide variety of locations, both home games and on the road.
• Interns will learn to capture video in different lighting situations based on day or night games and shooting locations at different venues.
• Interns will learn and perfect shooting video of players in fast motion and when still in dugout or on base paths.
• By the end of the internship, students should have gained exceptional knowledge in capturing video in a sports entertainment environment. Should student videographers like to pursue career advancement in sports, additional networking within the Southern California sports entertainment industry is available.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (20+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game capturing of videos and approximately an hour of video editing, archiving videos, uploading of videos, editing raw video into finished products, etc. The OC Riptide will also play several games (still to be announced) on the road. Videographers are expected to attend and capture videos for approximately four to five road games. Team transportation and any expenses, i.e. meals, etc. will be provided by the organization.

Position Summary: Videography interns report to the General Manager and are responsible for promoting the organization through owned assets and earned media. The position will include contributions to the Riptide’s video content strategy in addition to supporting partnerships and game day activation. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of baseball, a desire to communicate with fans and the ability to produce creative and innovative content that drives engagement with the brand.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Working in conjunction as a staff with management of:

• Shooting and editing OC Riptide video content including but not limited to games, marketing events and Great Park Stadium events
• Video duties, including compilation of video libraries for both on and off-field content;
• Editing and compiling ongoing promotional video presentations for use in social media, web, broadcast and more;
• Edit raw footage into polished videos, including color correction, sound design, and adding motion graphics when necessary.
• Adapt videos for various platforms, ensuring the best performance across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other digital channels.
• Document and archive all events related to the team, both on and off-field.
• Attend and work all home games during internship
• Attend and work limited road games divided among other videography staff members
• Help maintain and update OC Riptide video archives
• Pitch content ideas
• Assist conducting interviews with Hartford Athletic players and coaches
• Assist writing and editing features
• Perform research on popular trends
• Other duties as needed to assure success of OC Riptide

Specific Job Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Must have a strong knowledge of baseball
• Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok
• Experience with video editing software
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays on an as-needed basis as well as for all game days during internship
• The position will require in-person work
• Must submit a portfolio to be considered

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.

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Scoreboard/Videoboard Operator

ENTERTAIN & INFORM BY OPERATING THE SCOEBOARD & VIDEOBOARD

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns to operate the videoboard and scoreboard during OC Riptide games.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball. The Orange County Riptide is looking for qualified scoreboard and videoboard interns to assist in the smooth functioning of each home baseball game.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

The scoreboard and videoboard operators are responsible for running the videoboard and scoreboard during OC Riptide games. This position will ensure accuracy of the status of the game, i.e. balls, strikes, outs, along with graphics of current player at bat, video commercials and stagnant and motions graphics. The candidates chosen for this role will ensure high-quality fan experience.

This position is a dual role with ideally two candidates sharing and alternating responsibilities on game days.

Because this position requires attendance at 20+ home games spanning from June – July, applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game meetings with press box staff. Videoboard operators must comprehend game scripts for timely display of appropriate graphics.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Director of Game Presentation & Production
• Operates scoreboard ensuring accuracy after each pitch
• Operates videoboard ensuring graphics and videos are played and displayed at appropriate times.
• Assisting in the writing and editing of game scripts.
• Advocate for production processes; ensures team members follow best practices during project execution.
• Manage the scheduling and corporate related processes for all external creative video related sponsors.
• Attend all pre-production meetings prior to in-game event presentation.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining proper stadium atmosphere.
• Upload new graphics and organize onto videoboard system.
• Delete old and defunct graphics not longer needed to reduce clutter and confusion.

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the game of baseball

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Ticketing & Guest Relations

BOX OFFICE & PLAYER PASS MANAGEMENT

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with a strong desire to learn and understand ticketing and venue management in the sports and entertainment field.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball. The Orange County Riptide is looking for qualified ticketing interns to assist in the smooth functioning of each home baseball game.

Ideal candidates will bring a positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the player and fan experience at each game is flawless. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on challenging, meaningful projects with guidance from a mentor and other members of our team. Ideally, candidates will be working towards a degree in sports management, business administration, communications, marketing, management, finance or event management.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Learning Objectives:

• Ticketing & Guest Relations interns will learn all aspects of ticket operations including building seasons, events and price codes in the ticket system.
• Interns will learn to setup and oversee season ticket auto-renewal process.
• Interns will learn to setup and oversee customized group sales systems and processes.
• Interns will learn to create print files, communicate information throughout the organization and oversee A/R reports and inventory.
• By the end of the internship, students should have gained exceptional knowledge in all aspects of ticketing and will-call player pass list management for an amateur sports team.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (approximately 20+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game duties of setting up and breaking down operations and performing in-game functions to ensure a smooth game experience.

Duties for the Ticket Operations and Analytics Intern will consist of, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the General Manager
• Manage all aspects of ticket operations for the OC Riptide including building seasons, events and price codes in the ticket system, setup and oversee season ticket auto-renewal process, setup and oversee customized group sales systems and processes, create print files, communicate information throughout the organization and oversee A/R reports and inventory.
• On each game day, provide supervisory assistance in the Great Park Box Office to support the ticket sales process and help solve challenges.
• Serve as primary point of contact with Riptide General Manager for all matters including but not limited to all ticketing and seating logistics, end of month receivables, daily financial activity, monthly credit card reconciliation, resolving chargebacks, cash flow reporting, trade deal fulfilment and reporting.
• Collaborate with business development, sales, membership services, partnerships and other Riptide departments to ensure all ticket related needs are met, provide input for long term projects and anticipate changes to ticketing processes.
• Manage a broad range of functional responsibilities critical to business operations, including, forecasting, reporting, and data visualization, predictive analytics/modeling, ticket sales strategy assessment, pricing, inventory management, and market management.
• Create actionable insight and understanding, through the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data, building recommendations that directly address ticket sales, corporate development, and retail objectives.
• Collaborate with the Riptide coaches and players regarding will-call and free pass lists that can change from game to game..

Required Skills

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations/Information.
• Must have a strong sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage and interact with current and prospective clients and fans.
• Comfort and experience interfacing with various levels of staff and management, while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster a positive team culture, and work well and collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrate excellent personal motivation and persistence to overcome obstacles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize numerous tasks, support multiple high-level positions, and be able to prioritize work when given multiple projects.
• Ability and desire to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays as event schedule requires.

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.

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Live-Stream Producer/Director

CALL THE SHOTS FOR OUR LIVE STREAM BROADCAST

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks an intern to produce and direct pre-game, in-game and post-game presentation of OC Riptide home games.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball.

The Live Stream Producer/Director is responsible for directing the on-air broadcaster, technical director and live camera operators to ensure a smooth and high-quality broadcast of all OC Riptide home games. The candidate chosen for this role will be solely responsible for making the broadcast experience run smoothly and on time.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Because this position requires attendance at 20+ home games spanning from June – July, applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game meetings and directing show staff. Writing of game scripts customized to each event’s unique presentation is also expected.

Ideal candidates will have completed or be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Sports Management, Marketing, Entertainment Production or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the General Manager.

• Co-produce pregame show
• Responsible for proper equipment set up.
• Participate in pregame meetings to discuss potential improvements from previous games.
• Conduct a communications check with all camera operators to ensure cameras are all functioning properly, a communications check with broadcasters to ensure sound is balanced and for any specific talking points they may have for the pregame show, and a communications check with the graphics director about any shots to get with corresponding graphics.
• Direct camera operators to ensure best quality game presentation
• Actively listen to broadcast announcers in order to direct camera operators where to shoot.
• Actively watch and listen to game play surroundings to anticipate the shots needed to direct operators where to shoot.
• Co-produce game, working directly with the graphics director to ensure timing of shots and graphics is accurate.
• Co-produce postgame show.
• Correctly shut down equipment and ensure that it is ready for the next broadcast.
• Participate in postgame meetings to discuss ideas and potential improvements for future games.
• Supervises the following game day personnel:
  • Technical Director
  • On-Air Talent
  • Camera Operators

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Previous experience as a production assistant a plus
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the game of baseball

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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On-Field EmCee/Stadium Host

ARE YOU THE NEXT FACE OF THE OC RIPTIDE?

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns for our On-Field Emcee/Stadium Host position.

On-Field Emcee/Stadium Hosts should be energetic, charismatic, outgoing and gregarious. You will be at the forefront in giving our fanbase the best ballpark experience and will be the fan-facing representatives of the Orange County Riptide.  As the On-Field EmCee, you will be the face of the event, responsible for hosting, introducing participants, conducting mid-inning activities, and keeping the audience excited throughout the game. Your lively and confident stage presence will set the tone for a memorable and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

The interns chosen for this position will need a strong charismatic personality and a knack for engaging with an audience. Candidates who have been a member of their college’s cheer squad, dance and/or pom squad, yell leaders, aspiring actors, hospitality majors or anyone with a passion for performing in front of a large audience are encouraged to apply.

Learning Objectives:

• On-Field Emcee/Stadium Host interns will learn to keep baseball fans informed and engaged during the course of a sporting event.
• On-Field Emcee/Stadium Host interns will learn to properly and successfully engage with fans either face-to-face within guest services or on the field in the EmCee role
• On-Field Emcee/Stadium Host interns will learn and hone their interpersonal skills advancing a career in sports entertainment hospitality.
• By the end of the summer, the On-Field Emcee/Stadium Host members should have gained exceptional knowledge in keeping fans entertained at a sporting event and providing an engaging and exciting atmosphere and experience. Should interns pursue career advancement in sports, additional networking within the Southern California sports entertainment industry is available.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (20+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work four (4) to five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game fan engagement.

Duties for the On-Field Emcee/Stadium Host will consist of, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the General Manager
• Event Hosting: Take charge of event proceedings as the primary host and maintain a positive and engaging atmosphere throughout the event.
• Guest Relations: Greet fans as they arrive and be approachable to answer questions throughout the course of the game.
• Audience Interaction: Interact with the audience, encouraging participation, and creating a connection with attendees to ensure they feel involved and entertained.
• Introductions and Announcements: Introduce performers, ceremonial first pitch invitees, National Anthem Performers, and participants with enthusiasm and professionalism, highlighting their accomplishments and contributions.
• Activity Coordination: Lead on-field activities, contests, and games, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to event schedules within restrictive time constraints.
• Improvisation and Adaptation: Be quick on your feet to handle unforeseen situations, make impromptu announcements, and adapt to changes in the event flow.
• Script Management: Collaborate with the Director of Game Presentation & Production along with the Public Address Announcer to review and rehearse event scripts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to event themes.
• Branding and Promotion: Incorporate event branding and sponsor messaging seamlessly into your interactions while maintaining a positive image for the event.
• Entertainment Delivery: Infuse energy, humor, and creativity into your performance to keep the audience entertained and engaged.
• Time Management: Keep track of time and ensure the event stays on schedule, maintaining a balance between entertaining the audience and adhering to time constraints.

 Preferred Skills

• Previous public speaking experience: Proven experience as an on-field MC or live event host, demonstrating exceptional public speaking and presentation skills in front of large crowds.
• Charismatic and Energetic: Natural charisma, enthusiasm, and high energy levels that can captivate and engage large crowds.
• Adaptability: Ability to think on your feet, handle unexpected situations, improvisation and adapt your approach to suit diverse audiences and event themes.
• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills with a clear, confident, and articulate speaking style.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude, working closely with event organizers, performers, and other event staff to ensure a seamless event experience.
• Reliability: Punctuality and commitment to meeting event schedules and rehearsal timings.
• Passion for Entertainment: A genuine love for entertaining and engaging people, with a positive and approachable demeanor.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional image while on-field and in-stadium along with interactions with event stakeholders.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus, but fluency in the primary language of English is essential.

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Team Equipment / Clubhouse Manager

JOIN THE ORANGE COUNTY RIPTIDE AS A SUMMER EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT INTERN

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong knowledge and understanding of equipment inventory management, organization, and cataloging.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. Qualified candidates will need to ensure they have housing available from June through early August 2024.

Summer interns attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area must make their own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a dynamic environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and possess excellent multitasking skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Equipment Managers will design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize equipment tracking procedures.
• Equipment Managers will design the most efficient check-out, set-up, breakdown and organization of practice and pre-game equipment.
• Interns will learn to properly document and be responsible for uniforms and practice equipment to reduce loss and breakage.
• By the end of the internship, students should have gained exceptional knowledge in equipment management and game day operations.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed, and accepted interns need to verify/check with their respective academic departments to ensure this specific internship opportunity meets academic credit requirements.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (23 games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work four (4) to five (5) hours per game. Candidates selected for this position will also travel on away games (travel provided by team transportation) but will be split up between the 2-3 candidates selected. Candidates should expect to work 28 to 30 games between home and away games. Candidates chosen for this position will work within a team atmosphere with other staff members within the same role.

Ideal candidates will be a trustworthy professional with outstanding record-keeping and organizing abilities. The chosen candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to keep proper inventory of uniforms and baseball equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Reports Directly to the Director of Baseball Operations.
• Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Examine the levels of supplies and uniforms to optimize efficiency.
• Document daily starting and ending inventory levels.
• Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels and adjustments.
• Work with Director of Baseball Operations and Coaches to ensure player receive proper uniforms and gear.
• Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
• Order or purchase new supplies to avoid inefficiencies or excessive surplus.
• Wash and launder player uniforms (Reimbursement for materials and costs provided) 

Preferred Skills:

• Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management software, and forecasting techniques.
• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Previous baseball knowledge is a must 

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Public Address Announcer

ARE YOU READY TO BE “THE VOICE” OF THE RIPTIDE ?

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong vocal skills, strong script reading skills, confidence in addressing large crowds and an ability to entertain and inform fans at home games.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

The intern chosen for this position will need a strong vocal talent, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, have the willingness to work nights and weekends, ability to perform cold reads not previously scripted and have a passion for the sport of college baseball.

Learning Objectives:

• Public Address Announcer will learn to keep baseball fans informed and entertained with pre-game, in-game and post-game announcements.
• PA Announcer will learn optimal times to be more animated and excited and more subdued in making announcements.
• PA Announcer will learn and perfect the art of a cold read script and improvisation for announcements added or edited in real-time.
• By the end of the summer, the PA Announcer should have gained exceptional knowledge in keeping fans entertained at a sporting event and providing a balanced fan atmosphere and experience. Should this student pursue career advancement in sports, additional networking within the Southern California sports entertainment industry is available.

Because this position requires attendance at home games, (20+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work four (4) to five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game announcements. The PA Announcer is also expected to review and rehearse that game’s script to know and understand which announcements will occur during appropriate portions of the game. Attendance at the pre-game production meeting is mandatory.

Ideal candidates will be high energy individuals that can read aloud in a conversational voice and mix up announcements so that the same announcement does not become mundane and predictable.

Duties for the PA Announcer will consist of, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the General Manager
• Make player introductions pre-game, pitching changes and batter announcements
• Make advertiser and sponsorship announcements along with public service and promotional announcements
• Comfortable announcing to crowds of people on a microphone
• Comfortable announcing complex names from a variety of ethnic backgrounds
• Attend all home games

Preferred Skills

• Strong vocal talent
• Unique, gregarious and outgoing personality
• Strong knowledge of baseball including rules, positions, vernacular and traditions.
• Availability to work all home games and team events
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Extremely out-going, charismatic and personable
• Ability to display confidence behind a microphone, in front of an audience and on camera
• Ability to perform well and maintain character while under stressors or other circumstances
• Ability to think creatively and outside-the-box
• Must be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive “can‐do” attitude
• Ability to multi‐task and handle responsibility
• Self‐ motivated and ability to take initiative
• Enthusiastic team player, shows enjoyment and interest in working collaboratively

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Director of Game Presentation & Production

BE THE SHOT CALLER IN THE PRESS BOX DIRECTING THE IN-GAME EXPERIENCE

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns to produce, direct and supervise the execution of all game entertainment for in-stadium fans.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball.

The Director of Game Presentation & Production is responsible for directing the PA announcer, video and scoreboard operators, Ballpark DJ, on-field EmCee when to make announcements, play live or recorded music, on-field announcements and entertainment and additional aspects of a live sporting event that enhances the overall fan experience. The candidate chosen for this role will be solely responsible for making the in-stadium experience run smoothly and on time.

Learning Objectives:

• Director of Game Presentation & Production will learn to direct show staff in order to keep a baseball game moving and to enhance the fan experience.
• Director of Game Presentation & Production will learn to coordinate a pre-game meeting with all involved show staff to ensure a smooth presentation throughout the game.
• Director of Game Presentation & Production will learn to write game scripts and follow it closely to ensure a smooth game presentation.
• Director of Game Presentation & Production will gain valuable experience communicating in real time to show staff members and present a live event as professionally as possible.

Because this position requires attendance at 20+ home games spanning from June – July, applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game meetings and directing show staff. Writing of game scripts customized to each event’s unique presentation is also expected.

Ideal candidates will have completed or be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Sports Management, Marketing, Entertainment Production or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the General Manager.
• Direct and articulate creative concepts and rationale to show staff during the course of a game.
• Keep game flow presentation on point and on time so that announcements and sponsor mentions happen in real time.
• Writing and editing of game scripts.
• Advocate for production processes; ensures team members follow best practices during project execution.
• Manage the scheduling and corporate related processes for all external creative video related sponsors.
• Direct PA announcer, broadcast team, video board, scoreboard operators, music and sound effect operators during in-game presentation.
• Execute the day to day of all pre-production changes prior to in-game event presentation.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining proper stadium atmosphere.
• Create daily game presentation scripting for all elements (public address, field activities, sponsor elements, etc.).
• Maintains master per game presentation template of events and sponsor activities
• Supervises the execution of all game entertainment
• Responsible for production call with the on-field entertainers and public address announcer immediately prior to doors open.
• Rehearse all game presentation elements so that these activities are properly delivered to the audience.
• Supervises the following game day personnel:
  • Public address announcer
  • On-field EmCee
  • Video board operator
  • Scoreboard operator
  • Ballpark DJ
  • Live Organist

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Previous experience as a production assistant a plus
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the game of baseball
• Strong knowledge of what types of music and sound effects should be played at appropriate moments during a baseball game

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Journalism & Media Relations

GAME RECAPS, FEATURE ARTICLES AND ASSISTING LOCAL MEDIA

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong knowledge and understanding of sports reporting, journalism and media relations.

The Journalism & Media Relations Intern will assist in providing content for the team, game-day programs and various local media outlets. This intern will work to promote our team to the public while exemplifying professionalism and the willingness to grow the Riptide’s media presence.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. This is not a position that can be performed remotely.

If you are attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area, you must make your own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, excellent writing and self-editing skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends, work well with hard deadlines and have a passion for the sport of college baseball.

Ideal candidates will be a Communications or Journalism major already working for a college Sports Information Office or school newspaper. Be prepared to submit writing samples, preferably baseball related writing samples, to be considered for this position.

Learning Objectives:

• Journalists will learn to cover home and away collegiate summer baseball games writing news, game recaps, analysis and feature content.
• Journalism interns will learn to react quickly and accurately during breaking news and to disseminate that news via web and social media channels.
• Interns will learn to augment content with photos and videos along with communicating proactively with content teammates and managers.
• Interns will learn interviewing skills for printed content as well as interviewing for video and podcast content.
• Interns will produce and publish pre- and post-game interviews for both home and away games.
• By the end of the internship, students should have gained exceptional knowledge in writing and reporting along with digital media distribution. Should interns pursue career advancement in sports, additional networking within the Southern California sports entertainment industry is available.

Because this position requires attendance at home games and some road games, (40+ games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work approximately five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game photo editing, article writing and conducting interviews.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of the game of baseball and knowing the differences that are unique to college baseball and summer collegiate baseball. Being open to feedback, direction and new approaches on how to cover a collegiate summer baseball team is a must. Interns selected for this position must understand this is more than just game reports and recaps. This job includes feature stories outside of the play on the field and involves other aspects of promoting the OC Riptide Baseball Club.

Duties for the Journalism & Media Relations Intern will consist of, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the General Manager
• Journalism coverage for all regular season home games, including writing game recaps and Riptide-related editorials
• Responsible for creating external communication deliverables, including digital editorial content, press releases and media advisories
• Assist in drafting, preparation, and organization of team press releases
• Required to a select number of Riptide away games in-person, and publish game results on Riptide website.
• Assist in creating and implementing content for team website and other media outlets.
• Facilitate interviews with coaches and players after each game
• Issue all media credentials for various members of the print, television and radio media members that attend home games.
• Update player profile pages on website
• General duties as assigned

Requirements

• Journalism major or similar field
• Quality and accuracy of work including proofreading
• Must be available for all Riptide home games (which include weeknights, weekends, and possibly holidays)
• Must be available for any Riptide related special events
• Completion of assigned tasks on schedule and able to meet strict deadlines
• Cooperation, responsiveness, dependability, and proper attitude in dealing with others including co-workers, coaches, players and fans
• Conformance to company personnel, safety, quality, and housekeeping policies, procedures, and practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with all levels within the organization as well as outside contacts
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Possess a passion and proficiency for writing and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills. Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Strong knowledge of baseball rules and game play
• Good team player with great attitude
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.

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Official Scorer / Baseball Analytics

JOIN THE ORANGE COUNTY RIPTIDE AS AN ANALYTICS & OFFICIAL SCORER INTERN

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong knowledge and understanding of the rules and scoring of baseball along with strong math and analytical skills with respect to the game of baseball.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position will require your attendance at home games in Irvine, Calif. Qualified candidates will need to ensure they have housing available from June through early August 2024.

Summer interns attending college outside of the Orange County, Calif. area must make their own living arrangements for the summer. The OC Riptide cannot provide housing for out-of-the-area interns.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a demanding environment, take direction easily and quickly, willingness to work nights and weekends and have a passion for the sport of college baseball along with statistical analysis.

Learning Objectives:

• Baseball Analytics / Official Scorers will learn and master the use of PointStreak, the official real-time statistics and sports league management system used by the OC Riptide and the California Collegiate League.
• Interns will learn to utilize player past performances to assist the Director of Baseball Operations and head coach to set optimal line-ups to capitalize on player strengths and tendencies.
• Interns will learn to use analytics to properly scout opponents to recognize trends and tendencies.
• By the end of the internship, students should have gained exceptional knowledge in baseball analytics and official scoring of the game of baseball. Should interns pursue career advancement in sports, additional networking within the Southern California sports entertainment industry is available.

In lieu of compensation, academic credit is available for this internship. Academic credit is not guaranteed and is a dependent upon your school’s requirements and terms. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Because this position requires attendance at home and road games, (40 games spanning from June through early August) applicants are expected to work four (4) to five (5) hours per game. This includes pre-game, in-game and post-game analysis of data, charting, acting as the official scorer for assigned games, providing broadcast team with useful data and other duties assigned by the Director of Baseball Operations and head coach. Candidates chosen for this position will work within a team atmosphere with two (2) to three (3) others. Road game assignments will be divided equally within the department staff. Any lodging and per diem costs while on road game assignments will be provided by the team.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of how to keep score of a baseball game, make quick judgements on the fly during a game, knowledge of the PointStreak scoring system and an understanding of how to take statistical data and translate it to meaningful information to be used by coaches and the Director of Baseball Operations.

Duties for the Analytics & Official Scorer will consist of, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Head Coach & Director of Baseball Operations
• Officially score home games
• Gather baseball statistics and provide analysis
• Compile advanced statistical methods and reports
• Design and test predictive models
• Interpret data to assist team with player decisions
• Attend all home games and some road games

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with PointStreak software recommended
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of baseball including rules and scoring

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

1. The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.
2. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
3. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
4. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
5. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
6. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
7. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Marketing: Community Relations

Raise the brand awareness of the OC Riptide within the Orange county area and beyond

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong knowledge and understanding of marketing, public relations and increasing awareness of a sports team.

Interns will propose potential campaigns and execute them to raise awareness of the OC Riptide within the Orange County community. Engagement with local community groups such as organizing little league nights, school groups, senior groups, service clubs, veterans groups, etc. Some of these initiative projects and proposals may require inperson visits to meeting and to make presentations

You should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, supportive team environment and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of marketing and community relations and engagement.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly and have a passion for the sport of college baseball.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position does not require you to be in California to perform tasks and duties up until the start of the summer season. Although this position can be performed remotely if you are attending college outside of Orange County, Calif., there are opportunities to perform grassroots marketing tasks in-person.

Candidates that want to transition into an in-season role and will be living in the Southern California area June – July 2026, will be given priority.

In-lieu of compensation, college credit is available for this internship. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and lead the Riptide’s interaction with community organizations, businesses and individuals to ensure the implementation and administration of the teams mission
• Manage current school and community partnerships and programs, and develop new outreach opportunities
• Oversee all requests for Riptide player, Coaches and Omaha the Bat Dog appearances and other requests from individuals, events and organizations
• Work across multiple departments for event planning, game night needs and special fundraising initiatives
• Be the point person for groups on game days helping to organize and coordinate their evening at the ballpark is as smooth as possible.
• Work with OC Riptide coaching staff to coordinate and help run youth coaching clinics and day camps
• Coordinate execution of Riptide Kids Club initiatives.
• Develop and present new ideas to increase awareness and attendance

Requirements

• Undergraduate, Graduate or recent graduated student in Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising or related major focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized
• Able to meet strict deadlines
• Driven and hard-working
• Ability to take direction and multi-task
• Graphics skills and experience a plus

Benefits

• Practical experience with current marketing and advertising techniques

• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful marketing professionals

• Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings

• Flexible schedule for students

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.

1. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
2. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
3. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
4. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
5. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
6. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Marketing: Event Planning & Management

Plan and execute Theme Nights and Game Day Events from A – Z

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong knowledge and understanding of marketing, public relations and increasing the overall fan entertainment experience of a sports team.

Interns will be the point of contact to coordinate and facilitate the smooth operation of specific game day theme nights and operations. This includes the responsibility of taking the entire game day experience from planning to execution for roughly 20+ games.

You should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, supportive team environment and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of marketing.

Interns chosen for this position will need strong critical thinking skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take direction easily and quickly and have a passion for the sport of college baseball.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position does not require you to be in California to perform pre-planning tasks and duties. Pre-season planning activities can be performed remotely if you are attending college outside of Orange County, Calif. prior to the summer. However, there are opportunities to perform grassroots marketing tasks in-person prioor to the season.

Interns are expected to transition into an in-season role and will be expected to be living in the Southern California area June – July 2025.

In-lieu of compensation, college credit is available for this internship. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Assistant General Manager to pre-plan game day events including (but not limited to) coordinating with corporate partners, mid-inning games planning and execution, theme night planning and execution, pre-game entertainment, groups coordination, etc.
• Responsible for coordinating set up with the staff at all home game days to ensure the smooth functioning of the event / fan experience.
• Responsible for fan engagement at every event.
• Execute all pre and post game activations as it relates to the fan experience.
• Facilitate and monitor the mid-inning promotions to run smoothly.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the game day event for any guest inquiries, comments, or concerns.
• Co-write the game day script with the Director of Game Presentation & Production
• Assist with post-event evaluations, helping to analyze event successes and areas for improvement.
• Other duties, activities, and roles as the General Manager and Assistant General Manager from time to time may designate.

Requirements

• Undergraduate, Graduate or recent graduated student in Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising or related major focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to meet strict deadlines
• Highly organized
• Driven and hard-working
• Ability to take direction and multi-task

Benefits

• Practical experience with event and theme night planning and coordination
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful marketing professionals
• Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings
• Flexible schedule for students

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.

1. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
2. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
3. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
4. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
5. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
6. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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Marketing: Digital Marketing

Craft engaging copy and bring our marketing ideas to life!

The Orange County Riptide, a collegiate wood bat summer baseball team playing games at the Great Park in Irvine, California, seeks interns with strong knowledge and understanding of marketing, public relations and increasing awareness of a sports team.

We’re looking for a creative, digitally savvy interns who love crafting great copy and bringing marketing ideas to life. This role will support the Riptide’s digital marketing, email and advertising efforts while helping to grow our brand, strengthen fan engagement, drive ticket sales and meet business objectives. You should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, supportive team environment and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of marketing.

Please Note: This un-paid internship position does not require you to be in California to perform web-based and email campaign tasks and duties prior to the summer.

Interns are expected to transition into an in-season role and will be expected to be living in the Southern California area June – July 2025.

In-lieu of compensation, college credit is available for this internship. Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

Responsibilities

Assist with management of club e-mails, texts and sponsorship activations
Work with California Collegiate League for updates of OCRiptide.com landing pages; edit pages for marketing purposes
Write copy for emails, web pages, paid social, texts, TV/radio drops and other potential advertising campaigns
Aid with the development of advertising concepts including headlines, copy and scripts
Track performance of Riptide digital campaigns through tagging and reporting
Support delivery of TV/radio promotional assets
Contribute to large-scale marketing initiatives such as Opening Day, All-Star Voting, special ceremonies and seasonal campaigns
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Undergraduate, Graduate or recent graduated student in Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising or related major focus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong writing skills

• Able to meet strict deadlines

Highly organized

• Driven and hard-working

• Ability to take direction and multi-task

Benefits

• Practical experience with digital marketing campaigns and initiatives

• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful marketing professionals

• Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings

• Flexible schedule for students

The Orange County Riptide Baseball Club is a 501(c)(3) and all of our internships comply with the US Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act. The OC Riptide ensures that all unpaid interns and students understand the following:

The extent to which the intern and the employer clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. Any promise of compensation, express or implied, suggests that the intern is an employee—and vice versa.

1. The extent to which the internship provides training that would be similar to that which would be given in an educational environment, including the clinical and other hands-on training provided by educational institutions.
2. The extent to which the internship is tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.
3. The extent to which the internship accommodates the intern’s academic commitments by corresponding to the academic calendar.
4. The extent to which the internship’s duration is limited to the period in which the internship provides the intern with beneficial learning.
5. The extent to which the intern’s work complements, rather than displaces, the work of paid employees while providing significant educational benefits to the intern.
6. The extent to which the intern and the employer understand that the internship is conducted without entitlement to a paid job at the conclusion of the internship.

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