Broadcast Intern (SEASONAL)
Dallas Mavericks
Internship
On-site
Dallas, Texas, United States
Broadcast & Media Relations, Professional Sports, Basketball
Broadcast Intern
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dallas Mavericks are seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to join the Broadcast Department for the 2025–2026 NBA season. This internship provides a unique opportunity to experience live sports television production from inside a professional NBA organization. Interns will assist with game-day operations and gain valuable hands-on experience with broadcast technology and production workflows.
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:
- October 6, 2025 – April 30, 2026. (Duration may change because of performance and/or business needs.)
- Mandatory In-Person Internship Development Session. (Every Monday morning.)
- Must be able to work 29 hours per week (3-4 days/wk.), which may include nights and weekends as needed and working games.
JOB FUNCTION:
- Be present for all Dallas Mavericks home games and select road broadcasts (from a local studio) to assist with live broadcast operations.
- Observe the technical TV crew during live productions, including camera operators, replay technicians, audio engineers, and graphics staff.
- Assist with the setup, testing, and breakdown of broadcast equipment, including audio, video, and graphics systems.
- Participate in guided, hands-on experience with EVS replay systems, audio boards, graphics platforms, and video control equipment.
- Log and catalog game footage for archival, editing, and replay use.
- Support the production team in preparing on-air elements such as graphics, highlight packages, and sponsor features.
- Observe pre-production and post-production meetings to understand planning, coordination, and execution of live game broadcasts.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the Broadcast Department.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Able to commit to the full internship duration, including evening and weekend availability for home games and studio events
- Have the willingness to learn, take direction, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Possess basic video, audio, or editing software/hardware familiarity is a plus.
- Reliable transportation to and from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be currently enrolled in a college program specific to broadcasting, media production, communications, or a related field.
(If applying for college credit you must be able to provide proof that credit will be earned toward your course of study (from school/registrar).
- Strong interest in sports broadcasting and live production
JOB TYPE: Summer Internship
EEO: Administrative Support Workers
The Dallas Mavericks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.