About the Minot Hot Tots & Honeybees
The Minot Hot Tots began play in 2023 and quickly became one of the most exciting teams in the Northwoods League (NWL) — the largest organized baseball league in the world, featuring 25 teams and producing over 300 MLB players. In their first three seasons, the Hot Tots made history as the first team to sell out Corbett Field since the 1990s, including 20 sold-out games in 2025. In 2025 the Hot Tots brought home multiple League Awards including Team Member of the Year, Theme Night of the Year, and Great Plains TV Broadcaster of the Year.
In 2024, the Minot Honeybees joined the league as one of four inaugural teams in the NWL’s first-of-its-kind summer collegiate softball league. In 2025 the Honeybees brought home many League Awards including Organization of the Year, Executive of the Year, Team Member of the Year, and TV Broadcaster of the Year.
Both teams bring the mission of “Fun Done Differently” to life every season. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting both organizations — learning, creating, and growing in a fast-paced, fun, and community-driven sports environment.
The Internship Position
As the TV Broadcast intern you will be responsible for providing play-by-play commentary during all 36 Minot Hot Tot home games on the Northwoods League TV Network and ESPN+.
The Media and Broadcast internship will lead 8-15 live games featured on ESPN+ and (at least) one live game on NBC to be viewed statewide.
The TV Broadcast intern will also support our marketing, media and sponsorship teams by assisting with storytelling and marketing elements including but not limited to: videos, team stories, social media pieces, graphics, press releases, etc. You’ll work closely with the marketing and media departments and other internal teams to showcase the Minot Hot Tot’s mission of using FUN to make a difference in our community and state.The TV Broadcast intern will serve as Hot Tot representative at various promotions, events, Hot Tot games.
This position will not travel to road games.
Start Date: May 11th, 2026
End Date: August 11th, 2026
Academic Qualifications: Applicants should be studying a subject in a relevant field. This may include but is not limited to Sport Management, Video Production, Broadcasting, Journalism, Marketing and Communications.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Broadcast all 36 home games on the Northwoods League TV Network or ESPN+, including pre and post-game shows during the regular season (and playoffs if necessary)
- You can watch previous games on demand for free:
- Responsible for any pre-game assignments including game/player research, statistics, and interviews
- Responsible for updating the official scoring roster, including taking headshots of new players and uploading to the team website
- Responsible for updating in-stadium elements such as the official standing and line up board
- Responsible for calling all the action of each game, describing in detail the action of a highly competitive, summer collegiate baseball championship season
- Responsible for post-game duties include but not limited to: live interviews, and a wrap-up of both nightly team and Northwoods League results
- Assist in the setup, teardown, and maintenance of broadcasting equipment and areas, with emphasis on the press box.
- Assist with writing promotional pieces for digital platforms and team program
- Assist with production of in-house video projects
- Represent the team at various team events and participate in other outside, community events and mascot appearances, as defined by the team
- Promote a positive fan experience by interacting with our fans in all areas of the ballpark
- This position will not travel to road games.
General Team Responsibilities
- Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Minot Hot Tot & Minot Honeybees Home Games. home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays. The Hot Tots will host 36 home games, while Minot Honeybees will host 21 home games.
- Outside Event Availability: Expected to be available for select outside events including but not limited to company picnics, festivals, etc. A full event list will be provided. This includes weekends and holidays.
- Game Day and Event Hours: Expected to be available from mid to late morning through the end of the game and/or event. The schedule will be decided by the direct supervisor on a homestand and event basis.
- Non-Game Day/Event Hours: Expected to attend office hours of 9 AM-5 PM each weekday.
- Assist with distribution of team pocket schedules, posters and other marketing materials throughout the stadium and community.
- Assist with ballpark set-up and tear-down before-the-season, after-the-season and during each homestand
- Assist with ballpark clean-up after every home game this includes but is not limited to trash, bathrooms, etc.
- Assist with event set-up and tear-down at team events and outside events
- Assist with Family Fun zone set-up and tear-down
- Maintain ballpark cleanliness including but not limited to: cleaning tables, chairs, Family Fun Zone area, etc.
- Every intern will be required to perform as the mascot at least once during the summer
- All other duties as assigned by front office staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Availability to work all home games, team events and outside events
- Play-by-play experience required
- Previous internship or job in live sports broadcasting preferred
- Experience using Adobe Premiere
- Experience posting to social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills
- Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive “can‐do” attitude
- Ability to multi‐task and handle responsibility
- Self‐ motivated and ability to take initiative
- Enthusiastic team player, shows enjoyment and interest in working collaboratively
- The ability to work extended hours upwards of 14 hours and lift 30-50 lbs
- Uphold our core values: Experience, Positivity, Innovation, Community. These core values set the tone in everything we do, guide how we serve our fans, and help us create lasting memories both on and off the field. It is essential that anyone in this position commits themselves to living out these core values every day.
- Uphold our service vision: Happy People Making People Happy. We want people who love what they do, who find joy in making others laugh or smile, who want to use fun and happiness to make a difference in the lives of coworkers, clients and fans.
Reports To: Content Marketing Manager
Stipend: $500 monthly stipend
Housing: Housing available upon request. Intern will be responsible for utilities.
Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective may be earned.
Work Samples / Portfolio: Please provide a link to broadcast samples or reel(s) in your resume or cover letter section of the application. Links can be YouTube, personal website, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
