Job Description:
The Madison Mallards and Night Mares are seeking an individual to assist in producing a 4-camera webcast for each of their home games that is streamed live on the Northwoods League+ and ESPN+. Please provide examples of video work or a link to your portfolio with your application.
Responsibilities Include:
- Produce over 50 live broadcast productions between the Mallards & Night Mares
- Produce highlight packages and B-Roll to be used during the broadcast
- Create replays to be shown during the broadcast
- Create commercial breaks for every game
- Produce pre game shows for each broadcast
- Setup, breakdown, and maintaining of video production equipment
- Produce highlight melt after every game to be uploaded to the league
- Upload broadcast highlights to the league
- Strive to win league awards such as Video Production Team of the Year and Best Game Coverage
- Work with Creative Media Manager/Marketing Director to produce relevant and interesting -content on a weekly basis
- Plan, execute and upkeep consistent media day strategy for players as they join the team including, but not limited to:
- Player headshots
- Hype video b-roll
- Actively research/stay on top of internet trends relevant to our team/target audience
- Attend scheduled Sports Business classes, produced for the benefit of the Intern class.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills:
- Experience with video editing and software
- Previous experience producing a broadcast preferred but not required
- Proficient in video techniques, including camera positioning, lighting, etc.
- Must be a creative thinker with the ability to think of new, fun ideas to improve the fan experience through video
- A general understanding of baseball and/or softball is preferred
- Ability to problem solve on the fly
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be well organized and detail oriented
- A computer for webcast production that has necessary webcast and editing software will be provided
About the Madison Mallards & Madison Night Mares:
The Mallards are one of the largest and most successful summer collegiate baseball teams in the nation attracting more than 200,000 fans each summer. The Night Mares debuted in 2024 as an inaugural Northwoods League Softball team. In just one year, they became the highest attended summer collegiate softball team and look to continue to grow in year two. The Mallards & Night Mares annually hire more than 20 intern positions for the season, who may also have the opportunity to gain experience at other Madison based teams & events throughout the summer. Many of our full-time staff completed an internship or seasonal position with us prior to their full-time employment. Former interns have gone on to work for the Carolina Panthers, Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Green Bay Packers, and various minor league and summer collegiate league teams across the nation.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
