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About Long Island Rough Riders

The Long Island Rough Riders are a pre-professional soccer club competing in USL League Two and the USL W League, with a long-standing reputation for player development and community engagement across Long Island. The club provides a professional environment that supports both elite competition and community-focused programming.

Internships with the Rough Riders offer hands-on experience within a live sports production environment, giving students and aspiring media professionals the opportunity to work directly on matchday broadcasts aligned with USL and professional standards.

The Broadcast vMix Specialist Intern will play a key role in delivering high-quality live match broadcasts. This position focuses on operating and managing the vMix production system, supporting all aspects of matchday streaming from setup through execution.

This is a technical, high-responsibility role suited for individuals pursuing careers in broadcast production, live event operations, or sports media.

·        Operate the vMix live production system during matchdays 

·        Manage camera inputs, audio feeds, and live stream outputs 

·        Execute live switching between camera angles 

·        Integrate graphics, scoreboards, overlays, and sponsor assets into the broadcast 

·        Support instant replay and in-game highlight functionality 

·        Coordinate with camera operators, commentators, and production staff 

·        Lead or assist with pre-match setup, testing, and post-match breakdown 

·        Troubleshoot technical issues in a live broadcast environment 

·        Strong interest in broadcast production, sports media, or video engineering 

·        Experience with vMix strong preferred

·        Basic understanding of video/audio workflows and signal flow 

·        High attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure 

·        Strong communication and teamwork skills 

·        Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset 

·        Availability for evening and weekend matchdays 

·        Type: Credit-Based Internship (Unpaid). Eligible for academic credit through your college or university (student responsibility to coordinate approval). 

·        Duration: Approximately 3–4 months during the summer season 

·        Location: Long Island, NY 

·        Schedule: Matchdays and required setup/testing sessions 

·        Hands-on experience operating a professional live broadcast system (vMix)

·        Exposure to USL-level production standards

·        Real matchday broadcast experience for your portfolio 

·        Practical skills in live switching, graphics integration, and troubleshooting 

·        Experience working within a live sports production team