Columbus River Dragons – Broadcasting & Media Relations Internship (2025-26 Season)
The Columbus River Dragons are seeking Broadcasting & Media Relations Interns for the 2025-26 season. This internship is designed for students and recent graduates who are passionate about live sports broadcasting, digital media, and communications. Interns will work directly with the River Dragons’ Broadcasting & Media Relations Department, assisting with all aspects of game-day operations while gaining hands-on experience in live production, content creation, and media relations.
Please note: This is an unpaid, onsite internship. College credit is available for qualified students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of broadcast equipment and press box for all home games.
- Operate and monitor live streaming platforms, including OBS Studio and other broadcast software, ensuring smooth, professional game-day streams.
- Capture, edit, and distribute in-game clips and highlights for both home and road games.
- Produce postgame highlight packages for distribution to media partners and digital platforms.
- Assist in writing game recaps, player features, and press releases for the River Dragons’ website and social media.
- Support the production of pregame, intermission, and postgame shows with the ability to recap and preview games.
- Help manage media availability, press conferences, and coordinate with local/national outlets.
- Contribute to additional content creation (video, graphics, or social media) as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to work all regular season River Dragons home games, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be onsite in Columbus, GA for the duration of the internship (housing/transportation not provided).
- Must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a four-year college or graduate program (Sports Media, Broadcasting, Communications, or related field preferred).
- Strong technical proficiency, especially with OBS Studio and live streaming platforms.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition) or similar software is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
- Prior sports media or broadcasting experience strongly preferred.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- This position is unpaid, but designed to provide valuable hands-on experience in sports broadcasting and media relations.
- College credit is available (must be arranged through your academic institution).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
- Do you live in or have housing available in the Columbus, GA area?
- Are you available to work all River Dragons home games during the 2025-26 season?
- Are you seeking college credit for this internship?
