The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are seeking a dedicated broadcast intern to join our award-winning broadcast team for the 2026 season!
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide color commentary for every Pistol Shrimp Broadcast
- All 56 regular-season games are broadcast on 103.9 WLPO, the flagship radio station of the Pistol Shrimp
- All 27 home games are also simulcast on the Prospect League Streaming Network with high-level remote video production
- Interview players, coaches, fans, etc., for the radio and video broadcast before, during, and after games
- Get a head start on your reel by managing all team highlights, including posting game highlights on social media and YouTube.
- Assist when needed with stories for the website, writing media packets, and written broadcast materials
- Assist with the setup and teardown of all daily broadcast equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Previous broadcast experience at the professional, college, or high school level
- Great knowledge of the game of baseball and previous experience broadcasting baseball
- General knowledge of the workings of a radio station and sports broadcasts
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to take direction and adjust quickly in fast-paced situations
- Detail-oriented, strong problem-solving, and strong decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in working with a team
- Ability to work independently
- Available for all Pistol Shrimp games, including potential postseason games
- Ability to take and achieve all directions from all Pistol Shrimp supervisors and directors, and work well with others
- Ability to display a positive attitude and professional demeanor while representing Pistol Shrimp Baseball
- Flexible, and willing to work long hours, including nights & weekends
- Confident, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate passionate commitment
Dates & Schedule:
- Expected Availability: May 18, 2026 - August 14, 2026
- Orientation, Training, & Field Setup: May 18 - May 24
- Regular Season: May 25 - August 1
- Postseason: August 2 - August 7
- Packing & Cleaning: August 2 - August 7 or August 8 - August 14
Compensation & More Information:
- Compensation: $500 stipend for the summer. Class credit, if applicable.
- We encourage applicants to consult with their academic advisors to make sure their work experience is suitable for fulfilling degree requirements. This internship provides approximately 300+ hours of experience during the summer.
- Please note: A host family may be provided, but applicants who do not reside locally could be expected to secure their own housing if selected.
- Location preference may be given to candidates located in or with confirmed housing within the Illinois Valley footprint or driving distance.
- Road game travel is on the team’s coach bus, and road hotels are provided by the team to replicate the minor league experience.
The Pistol Shrimp will begin the review of applications for this position on Monday, February 9, 2026.
About the Pistol Shrimp:
- The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are an amateur wood bat summer league baseball team, made up of top college players from around the country who aspire to a career in professional baseball!
- Established in 2019, the Pistol Shrimp are part of The Prospect League, a 20-team league that spans the Midwest from Iowa to Pennsylvania. The Pistol Shrimp are proud to call the Illinois Valley our home and play at Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Memorial Park in Peru, Illinois.
- We would love to have you join our Prospect League Championship team that has accumulated awards for: Prospect League Social Media of the Year, On-Field Activity, Broadcaster, Staff Member, Specialty Jersey, and Theme Night of the Year, as well as numerous Prospect League Fan Awards!
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.
