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[UPDATED October, 24, 2025] Tonight, the LA Dodgers will be gunning for their third World Series Championship in six years, as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays in game one of the 2026 World Series. Although winning the World Series certainly takes the talent of players like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts, it also takes an entire organization of off-the-diamond employees, including coaches and scouts as well as PR executives and communications professionals. And many of these professionals come up through the Dodgers organization through its internship programs. Which is why, as the Dodgers are again in position to win another world championship, we thought we’d take a look at the Los Angeles Dodgers Emerging Talent Programs.
For the second year in a row, the Dodgers internship programs ranked among the top programs in Vault’s Internship Rankings. When it comes to securing hands-on experience in the sports industry, the Dodgers’ internship program is a grand slam for students looking to break into business management, financial services, marketing, communications, PR, and other key sports, media, and entertainment roles. Today, we delve into what it’s really like to intern for one of baseball’s most storied franchises, featuring testimonials from past interns and insights into the specific roles and responsibilities across the organization.
Spring Training and Summer League: Fellowships and Internships
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Emerging Talent Programs offer unparalleled dives into the sports industry, combining the team’s legacy with a learning-centric approach. The team offers 12-week internships during the summer as well as five-month fellowships from March to August. These programs allow students to work with front office and baseball operations teams, learning from top professionals in the field.
The programs are more than just resume boosters, providing interns with the opportunity to attend networking events, engage in team projects, and work alongside seasoned mentors as they immerse themselves in the dynamics of sports management. In addition to this, interns get the rare chance to build meaningful industry connections with one of the MLB’s most iconic franchises.
Dodgers interns can choose from several different paths, including Public Relations, Media, Customer Service, Web/Creative Services, and Communications. Interns might find themselves editing video clips, compiling post-game notes, assisting in the production of Dodgers home games, assisting in the collection and tracking of player workloads for players rehabbing from injury, editing video used for player pregame practices, helping in the production of player highlight videos, supporting the tracking and management of decision-making metrics for the Amateur Scouting Department, assisting in the day-to-day production workflow for the productions team, and much more.
Interns are paid competitive wages and enjoy a number of benefits, including housing stipends, flexible schedules, discounted tickets and merchandise, and game-day giveaway items (some interns, depending on role, are required to work during home games).
Inside Baseball: What It’s Like to Intern at One of Sports’ Top Franchises
Each year, to create our annual Internship Rankings, Vault surveys thousands of interns at hundreds of internship programs. This year, the LA Dodgers internships and fellowships was one of more than 250 programs we surveyed. And in the course of the survey, what Dodgers interns told us overwhelmingly was that their internships were positive, engaging, supportive, exciting, challenging, and interesting experiences that allowed them to gain real, hands-on, rewarding experience.
In terms of workplace culture, one Dodger intern told us, “The environment was even beyond what I expected. Working at Dodger Stadium is an incredible experience. Beyond that, all of my coworkers and fellow interns were very kind and respectful as well. It's a great atmosphere to work in every single day.” Another intern said, “I knew going into the internship that my hours would be unconventional. I work up to 40 hours a week, but it can be night or day, weekdays or weekends. I love the environment and was prepared for this expectation going into the internship.”
The Dodger’s Emerging Talent Programs also provide interns with opportunities for professional development and mentorship. One intern told us, “The people in my department were the best part of this internship. The work is challenging yet rewarding in so many ways. The opportunities to interact with players and work on live games were one of my favorite parts. The work is REAL work and will challenge you to grow as a creator, student, and young professional adult.” Another intern said, “My assignments pushed me but were very rewarding to complete.”
The organization places emphasis on networking, with an intern commenting, “Every employee I have come across has been extremely helpful and allowed me to grow my network tremendously.” Another intern told us, “You actually get to use your knowledge and research of statistics and trends to contribute to the game notes. Another amazing aspect was getting to build relationships with all the media in the press box.”
Previous interns offered advice for those thinking of applying for the Dodgers’ Emerging Talent Programs: “go in willing to learn anything and everything,” “be a sponge,” “be open-minded and curious,” and “be ready and energized to contribute every day.” They also offered some practical advice about working in the City of Angels: “know that the city is big, you need a car to get around, housing is pricey, and if you come out of state, try and create a social network early—you get busy.”
Getting Called Up: What It Takes to Land a Spot on the Team
The application deadline for both Internship and Fellowship programs is early January 2026. Those interested in applying should maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and the Emerging Talent Programs accept applications from students currently enrolled in their first, second, or third years of college. Recent graduates, graduate students, and business school students may also apply. The Dodgers also accept international students and will provide a housing stipend to help lessen the burden of travel.
Previous interns have provided insight into the hiring process, explaining that it is “very organized and streamlined.” One intern told us their interview process involved “three rounds of interviews. The first was with a coordinator, next with the manager that I would be reporting to, and finally with our VP, which was the final step in the process before I received my offer.” Another intern says their process was slightly different, explaining, “For my department, I did two rounds of interviews through Zoom. The second interview was tougher, while the first interview was more of a ‘get to know you.’”
Those students and recent grads interested in applying should prepare for common interview questions such as “case questions centered around knowing baseball and how to approach given situations,” including “how you manage competing priorities” and “how you maintain focus when you're doing the same task over and over.” But you also need to be ready for curveballs such as: “How can the Dodgers promote inclusivity for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles?” (For more on how to answer these types of questions, you can check out the Vault Guide to Behavioral Interviews.)
Extra Innings: Further Research and Reading
In our 2026 Internship Rankings, the Dodgers Emerging Talents Programs ranked No. 24 for Best Internships for Real-Life Experience. It also ranked among the top 75 in Best Internships for Career Development as well as Best Internships for People of Color. For additional information about the Emerging Talents Programs including intern testimonials, internship hiring contacts, locations of internship programs, and more, check out the Dodgers’ Internship Profile on our website.
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