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Video Production Internship Job Description

The Northwest Indiana Oilmen Baseball Club are currently accepting applications for their summer internship program.   We are looking for creative and organized individuals for the Video Production Internship. This position will help run the video broadcasts as production team members and create videos highlights for the broadcasts, social media platforms and upcoming games or promotions.

About Our Company:

Founded in 2012, the Oilmen are members of the Northern League which was founded in 1902 making it one of the oldest organized baseball leagues in the United States.   The Oilmen located in Northwest Indiana, hosts 28 home games from the end of May through mid-August.   Oil City Stadium, the home of the Oilmen has seen 3 Championships won by the club since its inception.  The stadium has become a destination for baseball events, holding a total of 120 Live Events a year.   Touting a successful internship program, the Oilmen have seen hundreds of former interns go onto successful careers in the sports industry, marketing and corporate business world across the country.  

We are looking for motivated college students who want great work experience through a summer internship within a sports organization.   All interns must receive college credit for this internship, or this internship must qualify for a graduation requirement.  Applicants should pursue college credit from their academic institution. We will work with your college or university to ensure that you receive college credit for the position.

In addition to your specific area of focus, all interns will have the opportunity to work with the staff to gain experience in other aspects of brand marketing, promotions, and ticket sales department.  Sales tasks will include calling renewals and single game ticket buyers, creating surveys to gauge the fan experience, answering incoming phone calls, placing ticket orders, and delivering tickets to clients.  Marketing tasks will include creating on-field promotions and nightly promotions, as well as brainstorming ideas for new sponsorship prospects.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for camera operations, production and directing video broadcast for 56 games
• Producing and editing Northwest Indiana Oilmen T.V. commercials
• Producing highlight packages after games for the website, and various media partners
• Being efficient with editing software such as Final Cut Pro and Production Truck
• Ability to shoot footage that document activities taking place at the ballpark
• Responsible for setup and breakdown of video equipment each night
• Work closely with marketing department to produce promotional videos for promotional nights
• Shoot and edit pre game shows prior to each home game
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Communications

Requirements:

• Self-starter, capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects at once.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Reliable and creative with a strong work ethic.
• Basic sports journalism experience; understand baseball from a journalistic point of view.
• Versatile experience and knowledge of creating content for a wide range of mediums
• Basic understanding of content management systems, publishing content to a website
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, AVID helpful
• Ability to work well under deadline schedules and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A passion for brand integrity and high attention to detail.

All Interns must receive college credit for this internship OR this internship must qualify for a graduation requirement. There are educational and work components to this position.  Some of the work components may include tasks such as hanging signage, preparing the ballpark prior to the season, deliveries and other miscellaneous outdoor work.
In addition to your specific area of focus, all interns will have the opportunity, although not a requirement, to work with the staff to gain experience in the marketing and ticket sales department. Sales tasks will include calling renewals and single game ticket buyers, creating surveys to gauge the fan experience, answering incoming phone calls, placing ticket orders, and delivering tickets to clients. Marketing tasks will include creating on-field promotions and nightly promotions, as well as brainstorming ideas for new sponsorship prospects.
Interns must provide their own transportation.  Some light travel may be required depending on months of internship and locations of the Oilmen events.  Some intern positions can begin in January others with a start in May and go through mid- August.  
Interns will be required to work some nights and weekends both in office and/or remotely working and reporting on game activity.  The Oilmen’s schedule and week to week events will dictate when late night and/or weekends are required.
Besides game day duties, each intern will be responsible for helping prepare for games at the ballpark prior to home games, as well as participating in offsite events.  Offsite events include set up and tear down of the event and fulfilling any special requests made by the customer or sponsor.  All interns will participate in a periodic sports management classes that will be instructed by front office personnel.

Application Process:

Submit resume and cover letter and examples of your work to [email protected]
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.