Position Overview: The Macon Mayhem are seeking Broadcasting/Media Relations Interns for the 2024-2025 season. The Mayhem offer a unique internship program to students who want to enter the world of professional sports. We are looking for a strong and independent worker that can handle a wide variety of tasks.
Timeline and Hours:
October 2024 – April 2025
Attendance at all Mayhem Home Games (Office Hours Available)
Volunteer Internship but Can be used for Course Credit
Responsibilities:
- Assist with setup of the broadcasting booths on gamedays (both home and away).
- Maintain a professional demeanor and positively represent the Macon Mayhem.
- Clip broadcast highlights together for distribution to local media upon the conclusion of the game.
- Operate broadcast cameras during Macon Mayhem home games.
- Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Team.
- One on-air color commentary role available
Learning Objectives:
- Preparing to work in a professional sports environment
- Becoming familiar with common objectives of gameday entertainment
- Obtaining proficiency in Adobe Suite as well as broadcasting equipment operation
- Developing as a member of a team
- Helping maintain positive relationships with local media outlets as well as forging new ones
Qualifications:
- Must be able to stand for hours at a time.
- A quick thinker who is able to follow directions as well as solve problems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Team player with the ability to relate professionally to all levels of staff, management and clientele.
- Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, within a team atmosphere.
- Pursuit of Media Relations, Broadcasting or a related field preferred but no required.
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.
