Broadcast Intern
Columbus River Dragons
Internship
On-site
Columbus, Georgia, United States
Broadcast & Media Relations, College Credit, Professional Sports, Ice Hockey
About the Columbus River Dragons
The Columbus River Dragons, members of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) since 2019, are a professional hockey team located in Columbus, Georgia. We pride ourselves on providing an elite, high-energy hockey experience for our fans while maintaining a strong culture of professionalism, accountability, and team-first values behind the scenes.
The Columbus River Dragons, members of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) since 2019, are a professional hockey team located in Columbus, Georgia. We pride ourselves on providing an elite, high-energy hockey experience for our fans while maintaining a strong culture of professionalism, accountability, and team-first values behind the scenes.
Position Summary
The Columbus River Dragons, a proud member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), are seeking passionate, driven, and creative college students for a Broadcasting Internship. This opportunity is designed for students looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in broadcasting, media relations, and digital content creation within a professional sports organization. Interns will become an integral part of the in-game production and media team, contributing to the River Dragons' fan experience and digital presence.
The Columbus River Dragons, a proud member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), are seeking passionate, driven, and creative college students for a Broadcasting Internship. This opportunity is designed for students looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in broadcasting, media relations, and digital content creation within a professional sports organization. Interns will become an integral part of the in-game production and media team, contributing to the River Dragons' fan experience and digital presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with live broadcasting duties for all River Dragons home games, including setup, on-air support, and post-game wrap-up.
- Support the creation of highlight packages for both home and away games, optimized for web and social media.
- Write engaging feature stories, game previews, and recaps for publication on the River Dragons' website and other platforms.
- Prepare game notes, player bios, and statistical materials for league distribution and broadcast/media use.
- Assist in video content production for promotional, social, and marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional media projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Media & Communications team.
Qualifications
- Prior broadcasting or journalism experience.
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in sports broadcasting, journalism, or communications.
- Availability including nights, weekends, and all home games.
- Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills.
- Professional demeanor and ability to perform in media zones and high-visibility environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Familiarity with the sport of ice hockey is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- 17+ years of age.
- This is not a paid internship, but may be used for course credit.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
Preferred Skills
- Enthusiastic and team-oriented with a positive attitude.
- Creative thinker and self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable to new ideas, feedback, and fast-changing situations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A passion for sports, storytelling, and connecting with fans.
Why Join the River Dragons?
- Be a key contributor to the in-arena and digital voice of a professional hockey team.
- Gain real-world experience in sports broadcasting, media relations, and content creation.
- Work in a collaborative and energetic environment where your contributions matter.
- Build a portfolio and professional network that can help launch your career in sports media.
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.