Summer Intern - Sports Production

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Barstool Sports is seeking a Mostly Sports Intern to join our team for the summer. Mostly Sports covers the daily world of sports and beyond, blending commentary, internet culture, and fan-driven energy into a fast-growing live show. This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes sports, understands the digital content landscape, and wants hands-on experience in both live production and long-form content creation.

This internship runs from May 26 to August 28 and is based 100% in our Chicago office.

What You'll Do
• Assist in the daily production of Mostly Sports, including studio setup, managing technical elements, and supporting smooth live broadcasts.
• Work closely with the team to expand Mostly Sports’ long-form content output, including vlogs, extended cuts, and live streams beyond the core daily show.
• Help plan, shoot, and edit additional content initiatives for the summer, with a focus on longer-form storytelling and behind-the-scenes coverage.
• Clip, edit, and distribute highlights, debates, and viral sports moments across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter/X.
• Collaborate with the production team to create engaging, shareable sports content that aligns with the show’s voice and audience.
• Monitor trending sports news and internet moments to help identify timely content opportunities.
• Engage with fans across platforms and help drive conversation during and after live broadcasts.
• Track performance metrics across platforms and identify growth opportunities.
• Work Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, in-office, with flexibility for live events and occasional weekend coverage as needed.

What You Have
• A rising junior/senior with strong passion for sports and deep familiarity with the Mostly Sports brand and tone.
• Understanding of major sports leagues, storylines, and internet discourse.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in long-form video content (vlogs, YouTube-style content, live streams, or similar).
• Proficiency or strong working knowledge of video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, or similar), with an emphasis on longer-form editing workflows.
• Experience managing social media and driving engagement across Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop or similar) for social and on-air use.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with confidence in a live production setting.

Pay Rate: $16.60/hr

THIS INTERNSHIP IS NOT BENEFITS ELIGIBLE

Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
• A 4% 401(k) employer match
• Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
• Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
• Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
• Financial wellness benefits through Origin
• A monthly stipend for UberEats

What We Value
• Rep the brand as best you can
• We have lots of different brains, be open to them
• Never change who you are, that's who we hired
• Find the solution, don't be the problem
• Don't be afraid to try something new
• Common Sense. Use it.
• Be there for your audience
• Always think about how you can help

Barstool Sports does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Barstool Sports will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement.