Organization & Internship Background
The Arroyo Seco Saints, a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization, attracts elite college players, coaches, and college students seeking to gain experience in the sports industry to the greater Los Angeles area for the months of June and July. A proud member of the California Collegiate League and entering its 20th season of operation, the Saints strive to provide the finest collegiate summer baseball experience in the nation. Learn by doing! Photography interns will be key players in advancing our mission. You will spend the summer gaining valuable experience in the sports industry, building your resume and career portfolio, and learning through mentoring, networking, and training.
Location
Home Stadium: Jackie Robinson Memorial Field (Pasadena, California)
Located 10 minutes north of Los Angeles, adjacent to the world-famous Rose Bowl Stadium.
Opponent locations: Throughout the state of California.
Live Stream Play-by-Play Broadcaster Responsibilities
Overall
The Livestream Broadcast Intern (Play-by-Play) will be working hands on with the General Manager & Director of Creative Services on promoting the organization and its games over our livestream video broadcast. They will set-up, plan, produce, direct, edit, and stream game video via a live internet feed at all home/away games that includes play-by-play, color, and live guests. This will also include pre & post-game video interviews via our website and other digital content streams.
- Present play-by-play and color commentary of all our games, both home and away
- Analyze game strategies and discuss key plays and players
- Provide in-game updates on scores and statistics
- Interview coaches and players, present and alumnus, during the livestream broadcast
- Conduct/Produce pre- and post-game interviews to be published on our digital content platforms
- Stay current on college/pro baseball sporting news and events and be able to discuss those topics live on-air as they pertain to our games
- Developing creative ideas to promote the brand through a live broadcast
- Work with our Videography Team to create in-between inning commercials/promotional ads
- Work with our Social Media Team to post video interviews on social media
- Being trained on how to set-up and use all equipment in the press box
- Being trained on how to set-up and use all video equipment and software
- Reading & researching all provided materials & resources
- Complete one end-of-season franchise/capstone project as part of the Livestream Broadcast Team
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Prior experience in live broadcasting
- Possess a passion proficiency for live broadcasting
- Basic knowledge of livestream production software and production flow
- Prior knowledge of livestream production hardware (cameras, soundboards, etc) and their set-up, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Interest and knowledge of collegiate-level baseball
- Pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in a related major.
- Represent the Arroyo Seco Saints exhibiting a high-level of professionalism at all times.
- Upbeat and friendly attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills. Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- A team player with a get it done attitude and work ethic.
- Interact with Saints front office members, coaches, players, staff, and staff from opposing organizations, the California Collegiate League, and more.
- Creative! Willing to offer ideas and suggestions.
- Ability and willingness to work varied and long hours including nights and weekends.
- Dependable transportation to home games. Team bus transportation is provided to away games.
- Reports to the Intern Manager for Media & Communications. Occasionally takes direction from the General Manager and other Saints staff.
Notes & Time Commitments
- The position is eligible as a college credit internship. Applicants not in need of credit may still apply.
- All intern staff will be required to participate (in-person or by conference call) in an introductory meeting in late May.
- Hours Will Vary. Game Days are typically 1:00-10:00 p.m. Non-game days are on an as-needed basis.
- Some remote hours will be required to complete tasks within allotted time frames.
- All interns will be required to commit for the duration of the season(exceptions for varying school start/stop dates will be reviewed on an individual basis).
- The term of the season can include up to two (2) weeks prior and two (2) weeks after the beginning and ending of the game schedule.
- The Saints college summer season runs June to early August.
- Ability to begin remote work before the season begins is a plus.
