Badlands Big Sticks

Badlands Big Sticks

Broadcasting and Media Relations Internship - Commentator

Badlands Big Sticks - Intern
Dickinson · ND
Internship: Internship
 
Company Description
The Badlands Big Sticks are a summer collegiate baseball team located in Dickinson, North Dakota. Founded in 2018, the team has been providing family-oriented entertainment with great baseball to Dickinson and the surrounding communities ever since.

In 2024, the Badlands Big Sticks will become members of the Northwoods League - a summer collegiate wood bat league founded in 1994 with 26 teams across seven states and one province, which has produced over 300 Major Leaguers in its 30-year history.

We are proud to represent the people of Western North Dakota and exemplify the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt.

Internship Information:
  • Start Date: 2nd Week of May (TENTATIVE)
  • End Date: 2nd Week of August (TENTATIVE)
  • Housing provided
  • Current enrollment in a college program is required
  • Expected to be available for all Badlands Big Sticks home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays
  • Expected to be available during the entirety of games/events from report time through conclusion of responsibilities. Schedule will be dictated by supervisor and is subject to change daily
  • Expected to be available on non-game days to attend meetings, work office hours, and complete responsibilities as assigned
  • Must be able to aid in all areas of team operation including, but not limited to, ballpark set-up and tear-down on gamedays, pre and post-season cleaning and organization, acting as the mascot when needed, and taking out the trash

Role Responsibilities
  • Call all home games of the 2025 season
  • Represent the organization on-air as part of the Northwoods League Sports Network
  • Interview players as part of pre and postgame content
  • Conduct research in preparation of each game
  • Help produce off-day content and exercise creative freedom (including podcast, interviews, etc.) 
  • Initiate in-game interviews with players/staff as applicable
  • Assist with player information and recordkeeping as needed
  • Work with directors and producer to create the best possible product on NWL+ and ESPN+
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program
  • Have previous baseball and/or sports broadcasting experience
  • Proficient in statistics and baseball analytics
  • Ability to act as play-by-play, color commenter, interviewer, and public address announcer when needed
  • Technical experience working with radio and television equipment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a high-performing team
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Proficiency in social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X, Facebook), and experience in digital marketing is a plus
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Willingness to help others

Credit
  • College credit towards a major, minor, or general elective may be earned

Cover Letter/ Questions
  • Please email cover letter, along with sample of previous broadcasting work, and any questions to [email protected]
 

Job Questions:

  1. Do you have experience broadcasting baseball games?