The Lexington County Blowfish Baseball Club is seeking enthusiastic individuals to apply for the 2026 Summer Play-By-Play Crew Internship Program. This internship may include a combination of duties performed in the roles of play-by-play announcer, video production, public address announcer, community relations and media relations.
This is an internship that will be hands on and fast paced, while allowing you to gain valuable experience in multiple areas of the organization.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for baseball savvy interns who have a thirst to learn more. We are looking for team players. While you may be most interested in the play-by-play position, we want you to be just as engaged in the game and duties if you are assigned to the video production or another position during the game.
In past seasons, we have designated a primary play-by-play announcer, while rotating in other interns in this position in various games and situations during the season.
Crew Responsibilities:
- Assist in daily setup and tear down of press box, broadcast equipment and cameras
- Host pregame and postgame shows, including interviews of players, coaches and other interns
- Share highlights with social media team
- Create and maintain Blowfish roster for media and fans
- Collaborate with the entire crew and league partner at FloSports to ensure all video production requirements are fulfilled each night
- Other duties as assigned
How's it all sound so far?
The Blowfish summer internship program is designed to provide you training in each area so you will gain valuable skills that assist in progressing your sports career.
Job Requirements:
- All interns are expected to work all home games and home playoff games during the 2026 season.
- Stadium work is part of the internship – This could include daily tasks such as hanging signs, cleaning bathrooms, picking up garbage, bagging ice, sweeping the concourse and mopping indoor facilities. This is an essential part of the summer for each intern.
Who are we looking for?
The Blowfish are seeking college students who live in the Midlands of South Carolina or attend a local college or university. Interns are required to routinely travel to Lexington County Baseball Stadium. It is highly preferred that students are able to receive course credit from their college or university for the summer internship. Interns must be available to work from mid-May through the second week of August.
Please note: Housing is not available for this internship.
About the Blowfish:
Named after the best band of the 90s – Hootie and the Blowfish – the Blowfish are a summer collegiate baseball team located in Lexington, South Carolina, and affiliated with the Coastal Plain League. The Blowfish are famous for community engagement, all-you-can-eat ticket plans and providing affordable family fun at the ballpark. The Blowfish are locally-owned by Bill and Vicki Shanahan. Three summers ago, more than 25 interns celebrated on the field as the team won the 2023 CPL Petitt Cup Championship. The Blowfish also were named the 2023 CPL Organization of the Year.
Ready to learn more? Apply today and let's chat about our summer internship program.
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.
