Baseball Internships

Position Overview

Are you passionate about sports and interested in gaining hands-on experience in the exciting world of professional baseball? The Durham Bulls Baseball Club is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking interns to join our team.

As an intern with the Durham Bulls, you'll have the opportunity to experience the business side of Minor League Baseball while contributing to the day-to-day operations of one of the most recognized franchises in professional baseball.

Internship opportunities may be available in Marketing, Sales, Stadium Operations, Ticketing, and Retail. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, develop valuable skills, and gain exposure to multiple aspects of the sports and entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on departmental assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Marketing & Promotions: Assist with promotional campaigns, social media initiatives, community engagement, special events, and in-game entertainment.

• Sales & Partnerships: Support ticket sales initiatives, corporate partnerships, sponsorship activation, customer outreach, and sales-related projects.

• Stadium & Game Day Operations: Assist with stadium preparation, event coordination, game day logistics, guest services, and ensuring a positive fan experience.

• Ticketing: Support box office operations, ticket sales, customer service, ticket distribution, and fan engagement initiatives.

• Retail & Merchandise: Assist with team store operations, merchandise displays, inventory management, sales transactions, and customer service.

• Collaborate with team members across departments to support organizational goals and special projects.

• Represent the Durham Bulls professionally while interacting with fans, sponsors, community partners, and fellow employees.

• Perform additional duties and participate in learning opportunities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university, preferably pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field.

• Strong interest in professional sports, entertainment, or business operations.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly during the baseball season.

• Previous experience in sports, retail, hospitality, sales, or customer service is a plus but not required.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience working within a professional baseball organization.

• Exposure to multiple areas of sports business and stadium operations.

• Opportunities to network with experienced professionals in the sports and entertainment industry.

• Development of practical skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, customer service, and business operations.

• A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to deliver an exceptional Minor League Baseball experience.

About the Durham Bulls

The Durham Bulls are the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and one of the most recognizable teams in Minor League Baseball. Playing at the iconic Durham Bulls Athletic Park in downtown Durham, North Carolina, the Bulls are known for their rich history, passionate fan base, and commitment to delivering outstanding entertainment and memorable experiences.

As part of Capitol Broadcasting Company, the Durham Bulls offer interns the opportunity to learn within a dynamic organization that values teamwork, innovation, community involvement, and professional development.

Pre-Employment Information:

• Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. However, completing the WOTC questionnaire is completely voluntary. Your decision will have absolutely no impact on your hiring chances, and your application WILL be accepted regardless of whether you choose to provide this information or not.

EEO Statement:

Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

CBC Statement:

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications leader which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL News+ (WNGT-CD), WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCMC-HD4, Microspace Communications, and Capitol B Creative in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and the Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; the Zebulon Devil Dogz in Zebulon, NC; the American Underground startup hub and workspace in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC, and Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC.