Firecracker Sports

Social Media Intern

May - August 2021 • Providence, RI

What I liked

I really enjoyed working with the whole staff at Firecracker Sports. Everyone was willing to help not matter what position they were in. Working on the social media side of the company I really enjoyed having the freedom of working at a set field or a group of fields and getting quality content to post. I really enjoyed being able to network with various coaches from the JUCO level all the way up the ladder to MLB scouts. I really enjoyed traveling to the different locations of the Firecracker tournaments as well.Overall it was a really good experience and I was fortunate to be able to have the opportunity.

What I wish was different

Advice

This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door in the sports industry. It is a great way to build connections with other interns and you never know who you may run into during a tournament. Work hard and give your job everything you got because there isn't many great opportunities like this that come around as a paid internship.

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Field Reporter & Beat Writer

June - July 2021 • Cumberland, RI

What I liked

It was an experience I have never done before and enjoyed getting to do something new. It helped to break me out of my comfort zone by being on camera and writing scripts. I enjoyed traveling to different states for the tournaments.

What I wish was different

I wish that my role had a little bit more responsibility to it, as I would have loved to do more within the digital media team.

Advice

I would say to apply and go for it, as this is an opportunity to grow in the field that you are passionate about by gaining new skills and confidence.

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Gameday Operations Manager

May - August 2021 • Cumberland, RI

What I liked

I loved how welcoming everyone was, including the new intern class for the summer as it made it a great environment to work in. It is very fast acting as we began fulfilling tasks at the fields on the first day. I loved the consist travel to various locations where Firecracker hosted their tournaments, as they continue to grow as a company by reaching potential new customers.