Event Production and Game Entertainment Internship
Reno Aces
Internship
On-site
Reno, Nevada, United States
College Credit
COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, are Northern Nevada’s premier professional sports organization. As the smallest market in Triple-A Baseball, the Aces are deeply rooted in the local community, providing the highest level of Minor League Baseball in an intimate city setting. A two-time Pacific Coast League champion (2012 and 2022), the Aces boast excellence on and off the field while being supported by the best fan base in the country, achieving record highs in each of the last four seasons.
COMPANY VALUES
HOME means Nevada and the Reno Aces pride themselves on the values of Honesty, Opportunity, Memories, and Energy. We are looking to welcome talented individuals who share the organization’s core values and are looking to explore professional growth opportunities in the sports industry.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
Interns will work closely with the Manager of Broadcast & Event Entertainment, Director of Production, and Technical Director, gaining firsthand experience in the planning and execution of live broadcasts and in-game entertainment at a professional sports organization.
AREAS OF LEARNING
The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, are Northern Nevada’s premier professional sports organization. As the smallest market in Triple-A Baseball, the Aces are deeply rooted in the local community, providing the highest level of Minor League Baseball in an intimate city setting. A two-time Pacific Coast League champion (2012 and 2022), the Aces boast excellence on and off the field while being supported by the best fan base in the country, achieving record highs in each of the last four seasons.
COMPANY VALUES
HOME means Nevada and the Reno Aces pride themselves on the values of Honesty, Opportunity, Memories, and Energy. We are looking to welcome talented individuals who share the organization’s core values and are looking to explore professional growth opportunities in the sports industry.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
Interns will work closely with the Manager of Broadcast & Event Entertainment, Director of Production, and Technical Director, gaining firsthand experience in the planning and execution of live broadcasts and in-game entertainment at a professional sports organization.
AREAS OF LEARNING
- Learn to rate, manage, schedule, and confirm talent for live events
- Assist in prepping, booking, and supporting entertainment acts on game days
- Acquire skills in Digital Entertainment Data Entry (Internal Gameday Sheet, Sideline Sports (BB), and In-Game Waivers)
- Contribute to content creation based on current trends for in-game videos and promotions
- Assist with Sponsorship Activations such as (Trak Sponsored Graphics, and Trak Sponsored Reads)
- Gain insights into sponsorship activations, including corporate partner-sponsored graphics, reads, and triggers
- Learn how to build music and sound bites corresponding to theme nights, player-chosen walk-up songs, and Daily Playlist updates
- Collaborate with department members to brainstorm and execute creative ideas for Promotions Team
- Learn the art of gathering and creating video content related to entertainment and baseball elements during the season and on media days
- Receive training in creating and editing graphics for in-stadium displays and the Aces TV Broadcast
- Hands-on experience in broadcast and production setup, and content creation featuring Reno Aces players and fans on game days for in-venue and social platform
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Gain hands-on experience in in-game entertainment, including planning, preparation, and execution
- Participate in video and digital content development for live events and promotions
- Develop an understanding of organizational workflows within a professional sports environment
- Collaborate as part of a team to support shared goals and live event success
- Contribute to projects from initial brainstorming through final game-day execution
- Learn to identify and apply emerging entertainment, fan engagement, and activation trends
TIMELINE
- The Game Entertainment Intern position is anticipated to begin January 19th, 2025, and conclude on October 2nd, 2025, following the end of the Reno Aces season.
HOURS
- Approximately 12-16 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility based on academic commitments.
- Interns are encouraged to participate in 4 Reno Aces game days per homestand and 3 days in office on non-game weeks to gain exposure to both live event operations and behind-the-scenes planning.
COMPENSATION
The internship may be eligible to earn college credit. The internship is unpaid and is not entitled to a paid job at the internship’s end.
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.