Internship Objective:

The Kalamazoo Growlers are offering an opportunity for current college level students looking to gain real world video production, live graphics, and broadcast technology experience to position themselves for a career in the sports industry upon graduation. About the

Organizations:

The Kalamazoo Growlers are a 2014 Northwoods League expansion team, 2022 and 2024 Northwoods League Championship team, and have become one of the most premier sports and entertainment companies in the Nation, winning organization of the year in 2016, 2020, 2022 and 2024. The Growlers continue the rich history of baseball in Kalamazoo, carrying on the tradition of the Kalamazoo Kodiaks and Kalamazoo Kings. Homer Stryker Field, a 3,000-seat park located in Kalamazoo's Mayors Riverfront Park is the home field of the Growlers. The Northwoods League is a summer baseball league comprised of teams of the top college players from across North America. The Northwoods League has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any Summer Collegiate Baseball League in North America. Each team is operated similar to a professional minor league team, providing players an opportunity to play under the same conditions using wooden bats, minor league specification baseballs, experiencing overnight road trips, and playing nightly before thousands of fans.

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/Broadcast Production, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Other majors will be considered including, but not limited to: Sport Management, Journalism, General Management, and Business)

Description of Responsibilities:

• Operate the graphics and statistics software to keep lineups, scores, standings, and player graphics accurate and updated throughout each webcast
• Run the live production switcher to manage commercial breaks and on-air graphics during the webcast
• Build and produce the pregame "lead-in" show, including recording announcer segments and assembling graphics packages
• Edit lead-in videos, highlights, and recap footage
• Capture and log in-game replay clips in real time for use during the broadcast, by announcers, and on social media
• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot related webcast equipment
• Record and upload full game footage and highlight packages after each game
• Troubleshoot common software and hardware issues that arise during live production
• Assist with shooting and editing original content for the organization
• Oversee overall care of video/webcast equipment
• All other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Availability to work all games and events
• Comfortable learning and troubleshooting new software and technology independently
• Able to stay calm, focused, and multitask under the pressure of a live broadcast
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills
• Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive "can-do" attitude
• Previous experience in video production, live production, or IT is a plus but not required
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and solve problems on the fly
• Basic video editing experience helpful 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
• Playing Field pick up
• 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 No Compensation.

The extent to which the Intern and the Company clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. The Intern understands that they are not entitled to wages for their time spent in the internship. The intern agrees that he/she will be compensated in knowledge, education, and experience as consideration for the duties/responsibilities that he/she will undertake during the duration of this agreement.

Housing & Living Expenses:

Housing is not provided, intern is responsible for coordinating summer arrangements. There are an abundance of housing options in Kalamazoo during the summer. Company will provide $600 monthly stipend to assist in covering living expenses such as food, gas and housing.

Credit:

College credit towards a major, minor or general elective available We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.