The Columbus River Dragons are searching for highly motivated and enthusiastic interns for the 2024-2025 hockey season. Our ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, ability to multitask, take initiative to provide solutions, and prioritize the consumer experience. Our interns should have a passion for sports and be looking to gain hands-on experience in all of the following areas: Broadcasting, Game Operations, Social Media, and Ticketing. Interns will work closely with our Game Night & Event Operations Manager along with other members of our front office staff to learn, create, and assist with the execution of a top notch fan experience at all 28 home games.
Company Overview:
It’s a River Dragon tradition to provide the families in our local and surrounding communities the opportunity to be a part of an organization that is relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We’re committed to developing a championship caliber hockey team, providing a superior patron experience, and collectively making a meaningful and consistent contribution to our surrounding area. We further strive to establish ourselves as an integral asset to the Chattahoochee Valley, and to be a consistent source of pride for our entire community.
The Columbus River Dragons are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), and were founded in Columbus Georgia in 2019. Since its origin, the team has appeared in playoffs every year, making it to the finals twice, and were named the Champions of the Ignite Cup in 2021.
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Interns will be expected to attend and work all home games beginning in October and running through April. Our goal is to expose our team of interns to multiple facets of sport to help provide direction to someone eager to begin a career in the field.
Broadcasting
- Prepare digital assets for playback during broadcast
- Execute gameday scripts by switching camera feeds, activating team commercials, and controlling graphics on a live feed
- Directing talent and assisting with research
- Monitoring stream health during events
- Other roles and responsibilities may be required
Qualifications:
- 17+ years of age
- This is not a paid internship, but may be used for course credit
- Must be able to work games and events (nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds
- Must be able to interact with large crowds
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
- Experience with Adobe suite is a plus
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.
