Internship Objective:
The Kalamazoo Growlers are offering an opportunity for current college level students looking to gain real world marketing and media production experience 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 11th)
End Date: On or near the end of summer (August 22nd)
Academic Qualifications:
Declared major or minor in Marketing, Sport Management, Journalism, Media Production, Business or a Similar Field)
Live Camera Operation & Video Production Skills:
- Technical Camera Operation: Basic to intermediate experience operating video cameras in a live event or sports setting (e.g., proper focus, zoom, framing).
- Video Production Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental video production principles, including shot selection, angles, and lighting for broadcast.
- Live Broadcast Acumen: Ability to follow and anticipate the action of the game in a fast-paced environment and take direction from a video director.
- Editing Software Proficiency (Preferred): Familiarity with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro for creating highlights, interviews, or promotional content.
- Equipment Management: Basic knowledge of setting up, tearing down, and maintaining camera, audio, and broadcast equipment.
Marketing & Content Creation Skills:
- Social Media Management: Strong understanding of major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.) and best practices for creating engaging content.
- Creative Content Generation: Ability to brainstorm, film, and produce original, engaging video and graphic content for team marketing and social media.
- Writing and Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for crafting social media captions, promotional copy, and potentially conducting interviews.
- Graphic Design Skills: Familiarity with design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or similar software for creating marketing visuals.
- Promotional Enthusiasm: Comfort and enthusiasm for participating in in-stadium entertainment, promotional videos, and fan engagement activities.
General Professional & Soft Skills:
- Positive Attitude & Initiative: Must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and possess a "can-do" attitude with the ability to take initiative on assigned projects.
- Teamwork and Leadership: Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, players, and other interns, potentially demonstrating leadership in project roles.
- Organization and Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail, especially in a fast-paced, live event environment.
- Adaptability & Flexibility: Willingness to multi-task, handle responsibility, and perform various duties outside the primary role (e.g., game day setup/tear down, fan interaction).
- Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and work extended or irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays for all home games and events.
- Professionalism: Maintain a professional and outgoing demeanor, as the intern will be interacting with fans, sponsors, and the community.
Description of Responsibilities:
The Marketing & Live Camera Intern 2026 will be responsible for operating one of two live cameras that are displayed on the video board at Growlers home games. The intern will also create graphics, schedule content, assist with ballpark setup, set up Synergy cameras and other essential gameday setup. On non-gamedays, the intern will be responsible for creating content for the Growlers various social media platforms. The content includes but is not limited to ticket sales content, sponsorship content, merchandise content and general brand awareness.
The Kalamazoo Growlers host 36 home games throughout the season as well as special events and festivals. The social media content creation intern is required to attend all games and special events during the season to perform these duties as well as other given to them by the General Manager or Marketing Director.
Other Tasks and activities to include, but are not limited to:
- Picking up and removing trash
- Hanging ballpark banners
- Hanging Flags / other stadium decorations
- Playing Field pick up
- Office clean up / organization
- Fan interaction & engagement
- Gameday set up & stadium recovery activities
- Food prep
- Intern Olympic competitions
- Working special events
- Working all 36 Kalamazoo Growlers Games
- 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 during the summer. Company will provide $600 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
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.
