This is an internship providing broadcasting experience in a collegiate baseball setting.

Must be a current college student (undergraduate or graduate student). Requires ability to

work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Comfortable interacting with all levels

within organization as well as outside contacts. Strong time management and attention to

details.

 

Responsibilities:

• Broadcast 36 home Woodchucks games with the potential to do some social media, and post-game recaps for away games

• Assist in writing post-game summaries and press releases for home and away games

and distribute that information to the media and update website nightly/daily

• Help manage and update social media during away games

• Work with video production interns to create content for the broadcast and social media

• Communicate with local and league wide media outlets through email, phone, etc.

• Prepare pre-game information for local and visiting media, scouts and coaching staff

• Assist local and visiting media during home games, including other broadcasters

• Coordinate and conduct player/coach pre/post-game interviews

• General pre/post-game set up, clean, and break down of the press box

• General pre/post season set up, clean, and break down of the press box

• Assist in maintenance, managing space, and working with official score and

scoreboard during games

• All other duties as assigned

 

Requirements:

• Must be able to attend every game of the season

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, AP Stylebook, website editing, Microsoft Office products

• Completion of assigned tasks on schedule

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Cooperation, responsiveness, dependability, and proper attitude in dealing with others

including co-workers and media

• Quality and accuracy of work

Who we are:
 The Wausau Woodchucks are a founding member of the Northwoods League and are located in Wausau, WI. Annually drawing in more than 40,000 fans from all over the state of Wisconsin, the Woodchucks have a reputation of being a fun, family-friendly option for family and corporate entertainment in Central Wisconsin. The Woodchucks annually hire 15-20 interns. Former interns have gone on to work for the Minnesota Twins, Tennessee Titans, and many other minor league and collegiate league teams across the nation.   

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.