About the role#
The Washington Wild Things are seeking a broadcasting intern for the 2027 season. This position is designed for students seeking school credit and offers hands-on experience as the third member of our broadcast team. You will assist with media relations, broadcast preparation, and content creation while gaining on-air experience. This is an unpaid, on-site role based in Washington, Pennsylvania.
What you'll do#
- Serve as the broadcasting intern for all home games.
- Earn play-by-play and color commentary opportunities on air.
- Practice in a B-booth setup to gain recording experience.
- Assist with pregame and postgame show production.
- Operate broadcast equipment and run commercials.
- Shadow the on-field emcee to learn additional on-mic skills.
- Shoot, edit, and upload player and coach interviews for web and social media content.
- Edit interviews and commercials for broadcast use.
- Assist with the set-up and tear-down of the broadcast booth.
- Prepare for broadcasts before arriving at the stadium.
- Support media relations by assisting with daily game notes, the media guide, and game recaps.
- Manage the website and distribute highlights and stories to media lists.
- Potentially travel for road trips or fill-in opportunities.
What you'll need#
- A passion for sports, baseball, and broadcasting.
- Prior play-by-play experience is required.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work well with others.
- Energy to thrive in an unpredictable environment.
- Availability from the start of the season through the end of the regular season.
- A self-starting, motivated, and proactive approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a positive personality.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
- Understanding of broadcast and streaming equipment is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Mac OS and PC video-streaming software is preferred.
- Ability to assist with in-stadium production aspects.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, PA.
- Term: Summer 2027 (Late April through early September).
- Commitment: Full-time hours during home games.
- This is an unpaid internship.
About Washington Wild Things
The Washington Wild Things operate as an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Washington, Pennsylvania, the organization produces baseball games and concerts at EQT Park. The company was founded in 2002 and currently maintains a staff of 70 employees. It functions as a privately held entity within the spectator sports industry.
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