USPBL Marketing Internship Experience
Rebecca
Experience Information
Employer: United Shore Professional Baseball
Job Title: Sports Marketing
Major: Sport Management
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: No
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
The United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL) is an independent baseball league based in Michigan, established in 2016. It operates primarily at Jimmy John's Field in Utica, Michigan. The league focuses on developing young baseball talent, offering players the opportunity to showcase their skills and advance to higher levels of professional baseball, including Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB).
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
This summer I had the opportunity to work in the marketing department for USPBL. Throughout the season I have written ad reads for local radio stations and assisted in writing press releases. On game nights my jobs varied but I was responsible for clipping the live game feed and posting clips to twitter for in-game updates.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Creativity, adaptability, teamwork, organization skills, and time management
Favorite Part of the Experience
I truly value all of the relationships I have made through my internship! I have formed great friendships with the other interns and I know that if I ever need anything in the future, my supervisor, Katie, is someone to reach out to!
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
I have gained first hand insite on what marketing for a professional team is like which has solidified my passion for sports marketing!
Internship Format
In Person