Director of Broadcast Production Internship
The Director of Broadcast Production intern is responsible for making sure the home game broadcast on ESPN+ runs smoothly and is of the highest quality. Tasks include:
- Manage set up and operation of all home broadcast video streams including cameras, broadcast equipment, and microphone/audio equipment
- Communicate with ESPN+ personnel throughout the production
- Operate the camera switcher to move between camera angles during the broadcast
- Supervise Assistant Broadcast Producer
- Supervise camera operators (3-4) to ensure they stay on task and focused
- Work closely with the broadcaster and producer to ensure an organized production
- Assist the broadcaster with research for pre-game notes and post-game wrap up
- Produce pre-game interviews (can be pre-taped) and coordinate post-game player interviews
- Mix sponsor commercials into broadcast as appropriate
- Familiarity with on screen broadcast graphics (i.e. follow the action, know what should be on the screen at a given time)
- Assist in the design and production of a broadcast intro & outro
- Supplement social media intern with content
- Brainstorm new and creative ideas as it relates to broadcast content (i.e. micing players on game day, day in the life of a SwampBat, etc.)
Skills:
- Familiarity with VMix, OBS, Adobe Premiere (or similar software) a plus
- Strong organizational and technical skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Ability to delegate tasks to a small team
- Self starter and a team player
- Ability work in a high stress environment
- Commitment to a professional career path
- Flexible in all situations
- Must be willing to work nontraditional hours - late nights, weekends
Additional Info: This is an on site, full time position and runs from late May - mid August. This is an unpaid internship, but we provide housing, a game-night meal, and a $600 stipend. Your own transportation is encouraged but not necessary.