What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videoboard Show Director Internship position at Kalamazoo Growlers?
Internship Objective:
The Kalamazoo Growlers are offering an opportunity for current college level students looking to gain real world video & media production experience, specifically video board operation & in stadium show directing to position themselves for a career in the sports industry upon graduation.
About the Organizations:
The Kalamazoo Growlers are a 2014 Northwoods League expansion team, 2022 and 2024 Northwoods League Championship team, and have become one of the most premier sports and entertainment companies in the Nation, winning organization of the year in 2016, 2020, 2022 and 2024. The Growlers continue the rich history of baseball in Kalamazoo, carrying on the tradition of the Kalamazoo Kodiaks and Kalamazoo Kings. Homer Stryker Field, a 3,000-seat park located in Kalamazoo’s Mayors Riverfront Park is the home field of the Growlers.
The Northwoods League is a summer baseball league comprised of teams of the top college players from across North America. The Northwoods League has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any Summer Collegiate Baseball League in North America. Each team is operated similar to a professional minor league team, providing players an opportunity to play under the same conditions using wooden bats, minor league specification baseballs, experiencing overnight road trips, and playing nightly before thousands of fans.
Start Date: On or near the start of summer (May 12th)
End Date: On or near the end of summer (August 16th)
Academic Qualifications: Declared major or minor in Film, Video, or Media production
(Other majors will be considered including, but not limited to: Journalism, Sport Management, and Business)
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Videoboard Operation experience
- Show direction experience preferred
- Graphic & video creation experience
- Understanding & knowledge of the game of Baseball Required
- Competency in business skills and tools
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including correct grammatical usage
- Organized, motivated, and able to work independently
- Team-leadership and adaptability
- Ambitious and self-initiated
Description of Responsibilities:
Videoboard Director intern will be responsible for creating an all encompassing in-stadium experience for fans by utilizing graphics, sound clips, player highlights and more. Videoboard Director will work hand in hand with the in-stadium entertainment team, as well as the portable camera operators to capture and highlight the in-stadium atmosphere. The Videoboard Director intern should have a good understanding of the game of baseball and the key moments to utilize the videoboard, as well as a thorough understanding on how to create graphics, clips, videos and player profiles. Videoboard Director interns may also be required to assist the Video Production Director in the making of commercials, conducting player/coach interviews, as-well-as updating the team’s website as needed, utilizing social media, and creating on and off the field stories about the team.
Other Tasks and activities to include, but are not limited to:
- Picking up and removing trash
- Hanging ballpark banners
- Working concessions outlet as needed
- Participating in in stadium entertainment
- Playing Field pick up
- Office & Clubhouse clean up / organization
- Fan interaction & engagement
- Gameday set up
- Delivery receiving
- Power washing or other stadium recovery activities
- Food prep
- Intern Olympic competitions
- Working special events
- Working Battle Creek / Kalamazoo Games
- Player Food delivery / pickup
- Merch modeling, sorting, displaying
- Create / participate in promotional videos
- Community gorilla marketing campaigns
No Compensation. The extent to which the Intern and the Company clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. The Intern understands that they are not entitled to wages for their time spent in the internship. The intern agrees that he/she will be compensated in knowledge, education, and experience as consideration for the duties/responsibilities that he/she will undertake during the duration of this agreement.
Housing & Living Expenses: Housing is not provided, intern is responsible for coordinating summer arrangements. There are an abundance of housing options in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek during the summer. Company will provide $650 monthly stipend to assist in covering living expenses such as food, gas and housing.
Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective available
Team Location:
- Kalamazoo Growlers: Homer Stryker Field
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.
Salary : $650
