What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcast & Communications Internship (Summer) position at Danville Otterbots?
Internship Summary:
The Danville Otterbots are a proud member of the Appalachian League, powered by Major League Baseball and USA Baseball. Located in Danville, Virginia, the Otterbots take pride in entrenching themselves within the Southside Virginia community by providing unique, unforgettable experiences. This internship is designed to provide an individual with a hands-on opportunity to learn and refine the skills necessary to be an exceptional play-by-play broadcaster and well rounded media professional.
Internship Goals:
- Strengthen personal play-by-play broadcasting ability.
- Create a unique broadcast experience for listeners/viewers.
- Publish written and visual content aimed at increasing fan engagement and brand marketing.
- Gain exposure to social media management with a focus on consistent activity and interaction.
Internship Requirements:
- Full-Time summer internship from Mid-May to the beginning of August.
- Must be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in sports broadcasting, journalism or other communications major.
- Must be able to work all events and game days.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Must have previous play-by-play/broadcast experience.
Danville Baseball Club, LLC is owned and operated by Knuckleball Entertainment. It is an equal opportunity employer and strives for diversity within its full-time, seasonal, and game day staff. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, especially racial, ethnic, gender and sexual orientation minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and people with non- traditional backgrounds to apply for this position. Most importantly, no matter their background, the person selected for this position must embrace, advocate for, and deeply value equity, diversity, and inclusivity.