Utica Comets
Video Production Intern
Utica Comets - Intern
Utica · NY
Camera Operator · Media/Video Production · Internship
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The Utica Comets and Utica City FC are welcoming applications to fill a Video Production Internship position for the 2026-27 season.
Internship Terms: Fall (September – December), Spring (January – April/May), and Season-Long (September – May/June) opportunities are available
Location: Utica, NY
Format: On-Site
Expected Time Commitment: 20 hours/week
Supervised by the Videographer, interns will develop their storytelling abilities through video. This internship offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience as they learn to produce on- and off-field content, light and shoot interviews, conduct media days, and establish professional relationships with players, staff, and media. Candidates should have an interest in in short-form storytelling and creating content such as hype videos, event recaps, and sponsored collaborations.
***NOTE: To participate in this internship, candidates are required to own a camera and laptop to work from. The camera must be able to shoot, at minimum, 60fps in 1080x1920.***
This is an unpaid internship. Participants may qualify for academic credit if allowed by their college or university.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a secondary shooter during Utica Comets and Utica City FC home games and select special events at the Adirondack Bank Center. Capture, edit, and distribute footage for in-game and social media use.
- Produce and edit short-form content, including highlight packages, event recaps, hype videos, and other special projects as assigned.
- Organize, label, and manage video footage and assets.
- Assist in setup and breakdowns of camera, lighting, and audio equipment for gameday broadcasts and interviews.
- Contribute to the conceptualization and production process of media days, sponsored content, commercials, jersey reveals, and other special projects.
- Additional duties as assigned.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
From this Internship, participants will be able to take away the following skills and lessons and apply it in future roles:
From this Internship, participants will be able to take away the following skills and lessons and apply it in future roles:
- Establish an efficient turnaround process of distributing high-quality video content for use across various mediums
- Develop camera operation skills and build storytelling abilities through video.
- Understand the stages of the production process.
- Develop troubleshooting abilities to solve basic technical issues
- Integrate into a fun, fast-paced professional sports environment, adapting through changing conditions to successfully accomplish tasks
- Build connections and professional relationships with other members of the sports industry.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
- An understanding of camera equipment and how it operates. Knowledge of Sony cameras, cinema & photography lenses is preferred.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro AND/OR Final Cut Pro is required. Additional knowledge and abilities with Adobe Creative Cloud and Davinci Resolve is preferred, but not required.
- Prior experience working in a video production environment is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
- Can maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing game situations and can complete projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time; can lift up to 50 lb.
- Must have a flexible schedule to allow commitment to a majority of Utica Comets and Utica City FC home games during their internship term. Interested applicants must be willing and able to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings during peak times of the year.
- Intern will be responsible for their own housing, food, and transportation to and from the Adirondack Bank Center. Reimbursement for travel, gas, lodging, etc. is not offered with this internship.
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.
Job Questions:
Why are you interested in applying for this internship?
Are you able to commit to working 20 hours per week, including Comets/UCFC gamedays? Working hours are non-traditional and can include evenings, select weekends, and holidays.
Do you own a camera that shoots, at minimum, 60fps in 1080x1920 and laptop to work from?
(Optional) Please provide a URL to a demo reel or digital portfolio here
