Summer Intern - Broadcast Video Director
Kalamazoo Growlers
Kalamazoo, MIThis is a Part Time Unpaid Internship
Internship Objective:
The Kalamazoo Growlers are offering an opportunity for current college level students looking to gain real world video broadcast directing experience to position themselves for a career in the sports industry upon graduation.
Start Date: On or near the start of summer (May 11th)
End Date: On or near the end of summer (August 22nd)
Academic Qualifications: Declared major or minor in Video / Audio (Other majors will be considered including, but not limited to: Sport Management, Journalism, General Management, and Business)
Description of Responsibilities:
• Direct and operate video switcher for webcast of all home games
• Communicate with camera crew and broadcasters during webcast
• Update stats and graphics for webcast
• Oversee setup and tear down of camera equipment
• Shoot postgame interviews with player/manager
• Shoot postgame recap with broadcasters
• Shoot and edit original content for the organization
• Brainstorm ideas for various social media content
• Oversee overall care of video equipment
• Edit game highlights, interviews, postgame recaps to be posted on social media
• All other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Qualifications
• Availability to work all games and events
• Extremely outgoing and personable
• Must be a team player with strong leadership skills
• Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive ''can-do'' attitude
• Previous internship or job in video production is a plus but not required
• Ability to multi-task and handle responsibility
• Self- motivated and ability to take initiative
Other Tasks and activities to include, but are not limited to:
• Picking up and removing trash
• Hanging ballpark banners
• Working concessions outlet as needed
• Participating in in stadium entertainment
• Office & Clubhouse clean up / organization
• Fan interaction & engagement
• Gameday set up
• Delivery receiving
• Power washing or other stadium recovery activities
• Intern Olympic competitions
• Working special events
• Create / participate in promotional videos
Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective available
Additional Information
The Kalamazoo Growlers are a 2014 Northwoods League expansion team and have won the Northwoods League Championship in 2022 and 2024, establishing themselves as a premier sports and entertainment company in the nation, recognized as the organization of the year in 2016, 2020, 2022, and 2024. They continue the rich history of baseball in Kalamazoo, following the traditions of the Kalamazoo Kodiaks and Kalamazoo Kings. The Growlers play at Homer Stryker Field, a 3,000-seat park located in Kalamazoo's Mayors Riverfront Park. The Northwoods League, in which the Growlers compete, is a summer baseball league featuring top college players from across North America, known for having more teams, playing more games, and attracting more fans than any other Summer Collegiate Baseball League in the region. Each team operates similarly to a professional minor league team, providing players with the opportunity to play under professional conditions, including the use of wooden bats and minor league specification baseballs, while experiencing overnight road trips and performing before large crowds.
