Creative Assistant

Creative Assistant Reports to: Creative Director Location: Indianapolis, IN Status: Internship, Exempt Dates: February 2, 2027 - September 29, 2027Hours: 40+ hours per week in addition to all Indians home games and public events Pay: $1,750 monthly stipend Position Summary Develop creative for online and offline channels that brings the Indianapolis Indians brand to life in service of business objectives. Provide visual design support for internal departments, including but not limited to ticket sales, corporate sales, marketing, operations, and video presentation.

Responsibilities Develop various design concepts from initial idea to final executionAssist the marketing/social team in capturing content, including interviews, video shoots, photography sessions, on-field gameday action, and event documentationPartner with internal creatives, Indians staff, and external partners to foster a collaborative process, environment and culture of creative excellenceTag and archive photographyEdit in-game content for social mediaAssist field operations with field maintenance - pulling tarp, clearing fireworks, etc.Assist marketing department with grassroots efforts including distributing materials around the community and tabling eventsComplete game day shuttle and front desk shifts in season on a rotating schedule Assist communications team with external events, as neededAssist with public and private stadium eventsOther duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Recent college graduate with a bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled as a senior in a college/university. Applications without a professional portfolio will not be considered. Must have proven experience in creative design. Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required. Must be able to work full-time hours starting in February.
Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications InDesign, Photoshop, IllustratorExperience in video production including capturing content and editing with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro strongly preferredComfortability shooting and editing photography is highly desirableKnowledge and enthusiasm for sports is preferredAbility to work up to 14 hours per day, up to 100 hours per week (in-season).
About the Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are the professional Triple-A baseball club affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In continuous operation since 1902, the organization believes in creating affordable and memorable experiences for fans so they can grow closer together with family, friends, and the community through the game of baseball. The Indians play their home games at Victory Field, a 13,000-seat ballpark located in downtown Indianapolis and White River State Park. The venue opened in 1996 and has received numerous national accolades as one of the best minor league ballparks in the United States. The team has led Minor League Baseball in combined total attendance over the past 15 seasons. In 2018, the organization was recognized as Ballpark Digest Team of the Year. It was also named a 2019 Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.