2026 TV Play by Play Broadcaster Internship (Free Housing)

Not Your Average Summer League

• Broadcast all 21 home games on the Northwoods League TV Network or ESPN+, including pre and post-game shows during the regular season (and playoffs if necessary).
• Assist in the creation of each Lead-In Show with the help of the Technical PC Director 
• Responsible for any pre-game assignments including game/player research, statistics, and interviews.
• Responsible for updating the official scoring roster, including taking headshots of new players and uploading to the team website/dropbox.
• Responsible for updating in-stadium elements such as the official standing and line up board.
• Responsible for calling all the action of each game, describing in detail the action of a highly competitive, summer collegiate baseball championship season.
• Responsible for post-game duties include but not limited to: live interviews, and a wrap-up of both nightly team and Northwoods League results.
• Assist with writing promotional pieces for digital platforms and team game-day programs.
• Assist with production of in-house video projects.
• Maintain proper care of broadcast equipment.
• Represent the team at various Spitfires and Funatix Events and participate in other outside, community events and mascot appearances, as defined by the team.
• Promote a positive fan experience by interacting with our fans in all areas of the ballpark.

• Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Grand Forks Spitfires home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays.
• Funatix Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Funatix Events. Full event list will be provided. This includes weekends and holidays.
• Game Day and Event Hours: Expected to be available from mid to late morning through the end of the game and/or event. The schedule will be decided by the direct supervisor on a homestand and event basis.
• Non-Game Day/Event Hours: Expected to attend office hours of 9 AM-5 PM each weekday. 
• Assist with distribution of team pocket schedules, posters and other marketing materials throughout the stadium and community.
• Assist with ballpark set-up and tear-down before-the-season, after-the-season and during each homestand
• Assist with event set-up and tear-down at team events
• Assist with Family Fun zone set-up and tear-down
• Maintain ballpark cleanliness including but not limited to: cleaning tables, chairs, Family Fun Zone area, etc.
• Every intern will be required to perform as the mascot at least once during the summer
• All other duties as assigned by Spitfires front office staff

• Play-by-play experience required
• Previous internship or job in live sports broadcasting preferred
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, InDesign, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom) preferred
• Experience posting to social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive “can‐do” attitude 
• Ability to multi‐task and handle responsibility
• Self‐ motivated and ability to take initiative
• Enthusiastic team player, shows enjoyment and interest in working collaboratively
• The ability to work extended hours upwards of 14 hours and lift 30-50 lbs
• Uphold our core values: Experience Obsessed, Positive Energy, Innovating Constantly, and Community Rooted. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best experience in sports.  It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values.
• Uphold our service vision: Happy People Making People Happy. We want people who love what they do, who find joy in making others laugh or smile, who want to use fun and happiness to make a difference in the lives of coworkers, clients and fans.

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