Entertainment & Events Trainee

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

The Atlanta Braves Trainee Program is designed for applicants who are interested in beginning a career in professional sports. Trainees will work full-time from January 2025 through November 2025. Applicants are encouraged to visit braves.com/trainee for more information prior to applying.

Assist the Senior Director, Entertainment & Events to ensure that all elements of Entertainment & Events are implemented correctly and follow the company’s values. Entertainment & Events includes all in-game entertainment activations and Braves special events.

The Entertainment & Events Department provides a quality and interactive entertainment experience that creates a unique Braves Baseball atmosphere. Our goal is to enhance the overall Fan Experience, thus drawing more guests to Truist Park and generate a desire to return. We also support the organization’s goals by producing first-class special events throughout the year.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Plan and coordinate plaza-based activities for gamedays.
• Stage manage activities as assigned in both The Battery Atlanta and inside Truist Park.
• Manage DJs, variety performers, and contracted entertainment for gamedays.
• Manage the outside appearance requests & calendar.
• Fulfill ticketing, parking, and credential needs for contracted guests.
• Supervise entertainment staff at games and events.
• Lead the load-in, sound checks, and movements of plaza groups/guests.
• Oversee scheduling of entertainment staff.
• Assign daily roles for the entertainment staff.
• Manage and fulfill seat deliveries and visits.
• Assist with planning and execution of Braves events as assigned.
• Liaison with Event Operations and other departments for assigned events.
• Other roles as assigned.
  
  

TRAINEE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• College graduate, Bachelor's or Master's, with a GPA of at least 3.0 at graduation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and within all levels of the company
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent executive presence
• Must complete a background check
  
  

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in event planning, preferably in a sports, entertainment, or hospitality setting
• Possess highly creative skills, able to contribute to a brainstorming environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong work ethic, dedication, and reliability
• Physically capable of standing for long periods of time
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in various outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures & rain
• Ability to work long hours, weekends and occasional holidays
• Reliable transportation and driving proficiency. A valid driver’s license is required
• Bilingual preferred
• Possess a good business acumen with office and administrative experience, including: computing skills (Microsoft Office), verbal communication, organization, and appropriate attire.
  
  

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected]