Rafael Gonzalez
Chicago White Sox Public Relations Intern | Chicago Bears Events & Game Presentation | Chicago Blackhawks Fan Events & Experiences | Former NASCAR Communications Intern
- Role
- Public Relations Intern at Chicago White Sox
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rafael Gonzalez
As a driven and versatile professional in the sports industry, I bring a wealth of…
Experience
Public Relations Intern
Jan 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Lead PR efforts on the CHISOX Athlete NIL program, pitching stories to print, online and broadcast journalists and coordinating interviews with NCAA Division I student-athletes, resulting in estimated 14 million total audience in earned coverage.Host media, influencers and fans for timely story angels surrounding the team’s season preview, Opening Day celebrations, multicultural theme nights, among other community relations and marketing initiatives in the 2025 season. Monitor and track all earned media coverage and international Sox stories (Pope Leo XIV) using Critical Mention, compiling clips and reports to evaluate PR efforts and measure reach of key stories. Write as the main contributor for the team’s Baseball For All Bulletin, a monthly digital newsletter that highlights DEI initiatives through the shared language of sports.Submitted credentials through MLB’s media platform, serving as the point of contact for fans attending batting practice. Drafted several dozen media advisories, press releases and blogs around special heritage night themed gamedays.
Education
Concordia University Chicago
Media Communication
2020 — 2024
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