Job Posting: Inside Edge Baseball Operations Intern

Position: Baseball Operations Intern

Location: Minneapolis, MN

About Inside Edge:
Inside Edge Scouting Services specializes in data capture and analytics down to the finest details of every Major League game. Major league clubs, media, and other clients subscribe to Inside Edge’s real-time pitch-by-pitch data, custom-tailored reports, and advanced analytic tools to gain an edge on their competition. They provide a fun, fast-paced work environment and an opportunity to get started on a career in baseball and differentiate yourself from other job seekers. Past interns have gone on to positions with both major league clubs and media organizations.

Position Description:
Candidates filling this position will gain valuable experience with technologies and processes increasing their qualifications to work in baseball and the broader sports industry. Hires can expect to begin training March 8. Interns will need to make a commitment to working most nights, weekends, and holidays over the course of the season.

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Participate in a rigorous training program before the season starts
  • Use Inside Edge software to enter and crosscheck live pitch and scoring data
  • Mark actions to be reviewed by supervisors
  • Add, review, and update qualitative player notes
  • Review video replay ensuring integrity of charted data
  • Update internal Inside Edge logs and databases
  • Generate end of game reports

Qualifications:
While in-depth training will be provided, candidates need a strong understanding of both the basics and subtleties of baseball games, and will be required to quickly and accurately recognize pitch types, locations, and scoring data.

Wages and term of employment:

  • The position runs March 7 through the end of the 2019 regular season (September 29th)
  • Starting compensation is $9.86 per hour

To Apply:

  • Fill out Inside Edge’s online screening.
  • Send an email with your resume to r.moore@inside-edge.com. Feel free to include supplemental information and a quick note on what you’re including. A cover letter is unnecessary.
  • Depending on the results, Inside Edge will contact you for a resume and to set up an interview.

A timeline for the hiring process can be found here.





Meg is the managing editor of FanGraphs and the co-host of Effectively Wild. Prior to joining FanGraphs, her work appeared at Baseball Prospectus, Lookout Landing, and Just A Bit Outside. You can follow her on twitter @megrowler.

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Patsfan1704
5 years ago

Under $10 an hour? I was making 18 an hour during my college senior year internship …..in 2010