About the role#
The Madison Mallards and Madison Night Mares are looking for a play-by-play broadcaster for the Summer 2027 season. You will serve as the voice of the teams for over 50 home games, which are streamed live on FloSports. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship based in Madison, Wisconsin. You will appear on-screen for pre-game shows, provide live commentary during games, and contribute to social media video content.
What you'll do#
- Serve as the play-by-play broadcaster for more than 50 home games.
- Write post-game recaps for the team website.
- Partner with marketing and production teams to create player content.
- Coordinate pre-game shows with the broadcast team.
- Integrate all sponsor and promotional live reads during broadcasts.
- Research players to develop on-air storylines and maintain accurate stat sheets.
- Set up, break down, and maintain video production equipment.
- Plan and execute media day strategies, including player headshots and hype videos.
- Produce weekly content and stay current on internet trends.
- Attend scheduled Sports Business classes.
- Create reports for home games and strive for league broadcast awards.
What you'll need#
- Previous broadcasting experience.
- Experience with video editing and software.
- A general understanding of baseball and softball.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems on the fly.
- Strong communication, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
- Creativity to improve the fan experience through video.
- A portfolio or highlight reel is required for consideration.
- Preferred majors include Communications, Media Studies, or Journalism.
Location & details#
- Location: Madison, WI
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
About Madison Mallards
The Madison Mallards are a summer collegiate baseball team based in Wisconsin. Founded in 2001, the organization competes in the Northwoods League. The team operates out of Madison and maintains a staff of 86 employees. They focus on spectator sports and manage the Great Dane Duck Blind facility.
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