The Broadcast & Media Assistant is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the media department and the broadcast of the game. The Broadcast & Media Assistant will work with all areas of the organization to support the overall objectives of the organization.

The key responsibilities of the Broadcast & Media Assistant include but are not limited to:

Assist in the development & execution of all (home game) game day notes and statistics packets.
Write and distribute news releases regarding Dozer Park and the Peoria Chiefs.
Update relevant team information on the Peoria Chiefs website.
Be a part of the radio broadcast of the game helping with the pre & post game shows, possibility of in-game play by play depending on the experience and skill level of the B&M Assistant.
Conduct a daily pre-game interview for (home game) radio broadcast (player, coach, special guest)
Operate the press box during games
Write the game recap for every home game and update to website
Assist in management of in-season media efforts including daily interviewsKnow the Gamecaster setup for MiLB as a fill-in official scorer
Other duties as assigned
The Broadcast & Media Assistant will work with the Director of Media on a daily basis to ensure that all game day information packets are completed, press releases have been distributed, and all covering media is assisted. The Broadcast & Media Assistant and Director of Media will work together in assisting local media with any information they may need to increase coverage of the Peoria Chiefs.
The Broadcast & Media Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a proper working environment in the press box on game days. Duties include distribution of informational packets, assisting the Official Scorer and Scoreboard Operator, and develop and distribute a game summary and box score to local media and both teams.

Starts: TBD & Ends at the completion of the season (pending playoffs)
Compensation: $500 per month stipend plus minimum wage for all games.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Soph, Jr. or Sr. standing towards a Bachelor’s Degree
Desire to learn about a career in sports
Vast baseball knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Time Commitment: Interns must be available to participate full-time, including evenings, weekends and holidays. On non-event days the hours are generally 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday (plus possible evenings, weekends and holidays for player and/or mascot appearances, facility events and other special circumstances). Event days generally start at 9:00AM and ends after the event (sometimes as late or later than 11:00PM).
General Information: In addition all interns have the opportunities to assist with various aspects of operating the stadium such as receiving shipments, pulling tarp, facility events (college & high school baseball games and private parties) and limited reception phone coverage.

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