AEG
Major League Operations Intern
AEG, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Job Description:
The Chicago White Sox are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join our Baseball Operations team for the 2025 season. In this role you will assist with day-to-day operations across the front office. You will get exposure across Baseball Operation departments including Major League Strategy, Major League Operations, and Research & Development. This is an internship, running February - October.If you have a passion for baseball and a desire to learn you are the ideal candidate for this opportunity!
Responsibilities:
This role will primarily be geared towards supporting the Major League team with day-to-day preparation, using strong baseball knowledge to assist with: •Collecting statistics for scouting reports, identifying patterns in player performance and team tendencies •Providing written evaluations and insights for the coaching staff, helping shape game strategies •Research and analysis to guide player development at the Major League level •Supporting on-field video and data collection and operating game-prep technology
Additionally, this role will also allow for exposure to other aspects of Baseball Operations including the Major League Operations and Research & Development. Depending on the skillset, responsibilities may include: •Supporting departmental administrative tasks •Contributing to player evaluation processes through review of video and data •Conducting ad-hoc research and analysis on players or the game of baseball in general •Working on areas like data acquisition, organization, and cleaning, as well as modeling and visualization •Presenting research findings to front office members, coaches, or players •Providing logistical support during major baseball events like the Draft or Trade Deadline
Desired Skills: •- Passion for baseball, with excellent reasoning, problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication skills •- Strong interpersonal skills; you must be comfortable collaborating with all levels of staff, including players •- Ability to work independently, self-direct tasks, and manage multiple projects with attention to detail •- Strong oral, written and visual communication, and presentation skills •- Able to multitask and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment •- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the baseball calendar
Beneficial Skills: •- Ability to interact professionally with players, coaches, front office and support staff •- Experience working in professional and/or collegiate baseball •- Microsoft Office proficiency •- Fluent or conversational Spanish •- Proficiency in SQL, R, and/or Python •- Experience working with sports technology, video, and/or data collection •- Playing background and ability to support on-field work (batting practice, hitting fungos, infield routines, etc.) •- Experience building models and/or making rigorous predictions about on-field outcomes
Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 13, 2024
Job Description:
The Chicago White Sox are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join our Baseball Operations team for the 2025 season. In this role you will assist with day-to-day operations across the front office. You will get exposure across Baseball Operation departments including Major League Strategy, Major League Operations, and Research & Development. This is an internship, running February - October.If you have a passion for baseball and a desire to learn you are the ideal candidate for this opportunity!
Responsibilities:
This role will primarily be geared towards supporting the Major League team with day-to-day preparation, using strong baseball knowledge to assist with: •Collecting statistics for scouting reports, identifying patterns in player performance and team tendencies •Providing written evaluations and insights for the coaching staff, helping shape game strategies •Research and analysis to guide player development at the Major League level •Supporting on-field video and data collection and operating game-prep technology
Additionally, this role will also allow for exposure to other aspects of Baseball Operations including the Major League Operations and Research & Development. Depending on the skillset, responsibilities may include: •Supporting departmental administrative tasks •Contributing to player evaluation processes through review of video and data •Conducting ad-hoc research and analysis on players or the game of baseball in general •Working on areas like data acquisition, organization, and cleaning, as well as modeling and visualization •Presenting research findings to front office members, coaches, or players •Providing logistical support during major baseball events like the Draft or Trade Deadline
Desired Skills: •- Passion for baseball, with excellent reasoning, problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication skills •- Strong interpersonal skills; you must be comfortable collaborating with all levels of staff, including players •- Ability to work independently, self-direct tasks, and manage multiple projects with attention to detail •- Strong oral, written and visual communication, and presentation skills •- Able to multitask and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment •- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the baseball calendar
Beneficial Skills: •- Ability to interact professionally with players, coaches, front office and support staff •- Experience working in professional and/or collegiate baseball •- Microsoft Office proficiency •- Fluent or conversational Spanish •- Proficiency in SQL, R, and/or Python •- Experience working with sports technology, video, and/or data collection •- Playing background and ability to support on-field work (batting practice, hitting fungos, infield routines, etc.) •- Experience building models and/or making rigorous predictions about on-field outcomes
Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 13, 2024