About the Organization:
The Eau Claire Express begins its 21st year in the summer collegiate Northwoods League. The Northwoods League comprises teams of the top college players from across North America. Each team is operated similarly to a professional minor league team, providing development opportunities to players, front office staff members, interns, and coaches. The Express are operated similarly to other Northwoods League teams in that their players use wooden bats, experience long road trips and overnight stays, and play nightly in front of thousands of fans. The Eau Claire Express plays at Carson Park, located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
The duties of the Video Production intern include any or all of the following:
- Direct game day broadcasts of all Express home games, including managing three camera operators and one production assistant while operating the switchboard
- Create graphics to be used for the webcast, along with using league-required graphics
- Produce a pre-game show with an announcer before every home game
- Create and update between-inning material for game broadcasts
- Highlight reels
- Player interviews
- Sponsor commercials
- Player information slides
- Statistics slides
- League leaders
- Slides promoting upcoming games
- Troubleshoot any problems with the video system throughout the course of the season
- Attend all league training sessions offered prior to the season
- Manage Express YouTube page
- Create and produce commercials and promotional spots as necessary to assist with Express marketing efforts
- Set up and conduct various interviews with Express players and personnel for use on the Express website and social media pages
- Produce video highlight packages for website and internal use
- Create mid-season and post-season highlight recap videos for use on social media
- Other duties as assigned
- Help with the stadium setup and takedown for all home games
- Assist the Express front office with ticket sales efforts
- Provide general office and administrative support as needed
- Assist with everyday office duties and other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in one of the following: Journalism, Video Production, Communications, Sports Management, Business, Broadcasting,
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Experience with live broadcasting (preferably sporting events)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Strong computer skills
- Organized, motivated, and able to work independently
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.
