USSSA creates a hands-on learning experience, which prepares the intern for a career in Sports Media. The Multi-Media Journalist Intern is responsible for producing digital media content for USSSA & KC Sports events, which will increase brand recognition, promote future events, and grow social media following. The MMJ Intern will produce high quality sportscasts, features stories and promotional videos, which will be posted to multiple social media platforms and websites. Time Period:
Internship will typically span over a semester of college and involves about 600 hours (Can be flexible based on needs).
Hours:
We can offer flexible hours during the week. They can either be full or partial days and either a full week or just a few days per week. Need to be available to work weekends.
Professional Requirements:
- Plans to study or studying Broadcast, Communications, Media, Film/TV Production
- Experience or Interest in Reporting
- Experience with Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere, or Avid
- Experience with 4K and HD videography cameras
- Experience with social media account management
Personal Requirements:
- Punctual and self-motivating
- Must be comfortable working independently as well as in a team setting
- Excellent verbal/communication
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a plus
- Knowledge of baseball
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Dropbox and Google Drive
- Strong written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to self-start and collaborate with our media team to meet deadlines
- Demonstrates superior customer service skills on a consistent basis
Attire:
Comfortable, appropriate office/field attire is acceptable Job Responsibilities:
- Film interview, highlights, and B-roll at tournaments/events
- Edit footage and write scripts for sportscasts, stories, and promo videos
- Perform on camera stand-ups and interviews at tournaments
- Interview participants at events on Facebook Live
- Conduct in-studio interviews with players/coaches
- Anchor and produce daily sportscasts
- Post videos to all social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Grow social media engagement through creative videos and posts
- Design graphics and lower thirds for video
- Archive and organize footage
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.