About the role#
The Danbury Westerners Baseball Club is looking for a Sideline Reporter to join our broadcasting team. This is an unpaid, on-site volunteer internship. You will work closely with our Technical Advisor, Broadcaster, Director, Graphics Operator, and Camera Operators to produce our home game livestreams.
What you'll do#
- Livestream all home games over the internet.
- Deliver special reports through pre-recorded segments and live hits during game action.
- Conduct interviews with managers, coaches, and players.
- Create content featuring visiting team previews and profiles on our interns or volunteers.
- Provide live updates on game events and happenings around the ballpark.
- Lead post-game interviews with the player of the game and the manager for the livestream and public address system.
What you'll need#
- Experience in broadcast reporting.
- In-depth knowledge of baseball.
- Ability to work on-site in Danbury, Connecticut.
- Majors in Communications, Journalism, or Media Studies are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Danbury, CT.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer position.
- Housing: Not provided.
About Danbury Westerners Baseball Club
The Danbury Westerners are a non-profit baseball organization based in Danbury, Connecticut. Founded in 1994, the team competes in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. They operate as an all-volunteer organization that relies on community partnerships and sponsor donations. The club focuses on developing collegiate baseball players while providing entertainment for the Greater Danbury region.
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