The Dock Spiders, located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (between Green Bay and Milwaukee), are a member of the Northwoods League, one of the most prestigious summer collegiate baseball leagues in the country. The Dock Spiders won Northwoods League Championships in 2018 and 2020, and the city of Fond du Lac and surrounding areas are proud to call the Dock Spiders their own. The Dock Spiders share ownership with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a highly respected team in Minor League Baseball and the High-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
It is our goal to provide you with hands-on experience and knowledge useful in competing for jobs in the baseball industry. We will also work with you to fulfill requirements for college credit if necessary. Qualifications are based on ability, desire, work ethic and a commitment to make the most of the experience. Our season begins in Mid-May and continues through Mid-August. Fond du Lac Dock Spiders interns receive a salary of $1,500 for the summer and are expected to maintain a very challenging schedule throughout the internship. Interns are expected to be at all home games along with working normal business hours. Each intern is considered to be a member of our leadership team in their area of focus and will gain valuable management skills.
Broadcasting/Media Relations Intern
• Serve as the play-by-play voice for the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
• Travel with the team to road games
• Contribute content to team social media accounts
• Produce daily game notes and recap stories for the Dock Spiders website
• Work with local media contacts to coordinate press passes into the stadium
• Write feature stories for the game program and work with website editing programs
• Work with coaching staff and Field Manager to compile stat packs each day
• Coordinate bus travel, hotel stays, and pre-game/post-game meals for the season
• Create and maintain up-to-date roster
• Write press releases and conduct interviews with players and staff for use on the Dock Spiders website and social media pages
• Attend player/mascot/organization appearances in the community
• Responsibilities will also include assisting other departments when requested or needed
