Broadcast Production Assistant Internship

The Watertown Shamrocks of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are looking to add one to two broadcast production interns to our production team for the 2026-27 season. The right candidates will be looking to develop their production skills while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The broadcast production interns will have the opportunity to work with the current staff to produce and assist in various areas of our gameday production team, including but not limited to – replay assistant, camera operations, technical directing, graphics and overlay creation, and producing. Rather than filling a fixed position, we are seeking high potential individuals whose skills and interests will help define the role.

The ideal candidate will be either currently enrolled in or recently graduated from college studying a related field. The student may or may not choose to seek college credit for this internship; the Shamrocks will work with the student's school to ensure the internship works within their requirements for credit if so desired.

·        Director/TD – Operate and manage video switcher; communicate with production staff and camera operators; call for camera angles, videos, graphics, audio, etc. Follows the scripted rundown that is provided day-of from the Director of Broadcasting while also keeping up with broadcasted game action. Previous experience in camera operating, technical directing, sports production, in-house production, audio/video equipment, technical troubleshooting, and extensive knowledge of hockey is a plus but is not required.

·        Replay – Controls all playback during the game. Captures various camera angles for playback during broadcast and in-house viewing. Responsible for editing plays as they happen for the director to use on-air as well as exporting highlights/promotional material following proper procedure. Previous replay operations experience, sports and in-house production experience, technical troubleshooting, and extensive knowledge of hockey is a plus but is not required.

·        Graphics and Overlay Creation – Works alongside production team to create graphic templates and overlays to be used for social media and live broadcast production. Follows the scripted rundown that is provided from the Director of Broadcasting to prepare any graphic needs on gameday..

·        Work alongside Director of Broadcasting and media team during the week to curate ideas for gameday productions.
·        Depending on role and capabilities, work with media team to produce content for social media and broadcasts for both home and away games.
·        All other duties as assigned.

·        Familiarity with operating a TriCaster, graphics overlay systems, Open Broadcasting Software (OBS) and/or Daktronics Show Control Studio is a plus but is not required. We can teach you!

·        Excellent communication and organizational skills.

·        Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

·        Ability to adapt and react on the fly during a live-sporting event.

·        Maintains a calm demeanor and works well under pressure in unexpected circumstances.

·        Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, if required.

Benefits
·        Housing provided.

·        Two free tickets to each home game.

·        Food and drink provided after each home game.

·        Academic credit.

·        Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment.

The Shamrocks will work with the intern to develop their skills with industry-standard equipment. Our production team is collaborative in nature and the intern will be given the opportunity to seek the projects that will help them achieve their ultimate career goals. Interns should expect to be treated as valued members of the team and encouraged to share opinions and ideas openly. Our goal is to help our interns develop real skills, not send them on coffee runs.

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.