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Lead Broadcast Intern

Forest City Owls
Internship
On-site
Forest City, North Carolina, United States
Broadcast & Media Relations, Paid, Baseball, Play-by-Play Announcer/Commentator
Broadcaster Internship
Location: Forest City, North Carolina
Team: Forest City Owls (Summer Collegiate Baseball - Coastal Plain League)
Reports To: General Manager - Sabrina Vetter
Overview:
Are you passionate about sports and looking to launch your career in the industry? The Forest City Owls are seeking energetic and motivated individuals to join our front office as a Lead Broadcast Intern for the upcoming summer season. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in ticket operations, fan engagement, and event management while being part of a fast-paced, fun, and professional baseball environment.
Our interns aren’t just “helpers” — they’re a vital part of our team. You’ll learn the ins and outs of ticketing systems, customer service, game-day operations, and sports business fundamentals. This is the perfect role for someone who wants to grow, learn, and make an impact in the sports world.
What You’ll Gain:
  • Valuable Career Experience working directly with team executives and fans
  • Compensation for your efforts and commitment
  • A Fun, Fast-Paced Work Environment at one of the top teams in summer collegiate baseball
  • Host Family Housing available (if needed)
  • Professional Development through weekly meetings, mentorship, and real responsibility
  •  Paid Stipend position that will be paid biweekly throughout the season
Responsibilities:    
  • Provide Play by Play 
    • All home games
    • Most away games
    • Travel on team bus
    • Coordinate with co-broadcaster and opposing team for broadcast location at their stadium and your needs
    • Responsible for in-game promos such as: “Tonight’s starting pitcher is John Smith brought to you by Friendship Automotive”.  To be advertised EVERY game broadcast
      • Coordinate with Director of Baseball Operations for Sponsor requirements
  • Articles
  • Write game recap article after each home game
  • Give to Owner for submission to newspaper(s)
  • Give to Social Media Intern for posting to website
  • Radio Show
  • WAGY radio show to promote upcoming events (Pat Nanney)
  • Determine how many at the beginning of the season
  • Obtain “Weekend at a Glance” from Marketing Intern for reference
  • WCAB radio show to promote upcoming events
  • Determine how many at the beginning of the season
  • Obtain “Weekend at a Glance” from Marketing Intern for reference
  • Coordinate away game broadcasts to play on live radio
  • Sponsor Commercials
  • Get to Sponsors at the beginning of the year to either film and/or record or reuse existing commercials for home game live streams and away game radio streams
  • Collaborate with Videography Intern to film commercials for home game live streams
  • Record commercials for away game radio streams
  • Stats
  • Continually update player stats
  • Print stat sheets with basic pitching and hitting stats (both teams)
  • Obtain quantity requirement from Marketing Intern
  • Give to Marketing Intern for insertion in game day programs
  • Streaming Games
  • Coordinate with Flo Sports and CPL to set-up live stream settings (on OBS [free and easy] or another streaming software) for home games
  • Home stream MUST include graphics (scoreboard, team logos, updating) plus score, inning, balls, strikes and outs (league director or previous broadcaster(s) can help with this)
  • Coordinate on slack (N.O.C. team) to test stream audio and video before each home game
  • Stream the away games via Mixlr (used in the past) or another platform
  • Support other departments as needed, including merchandise, promotions, and community events
  • Participate in team-wide postgame cleanup and ensure the ballpark is ready for the next game
Requirements:
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sports Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
  • A passion for working in sports and eagerness to learn and grow
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Professional, reliable, and team-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Knowledge and enthusiasm for baseball preferred
  • Must be available to work all home games, including nights and weekends (late May through early August)
  • Must have reliable transportation and a personal laptop
Team Culture & Expectations:
  • Be ready to learn by doing — we’ll teach, you’ll apply.
  • Maintain a professional yet fun attitude; our fans and sponsors notice your energy.
  • Collaborate and communicate — our success comes from working together.
  • Take initiative; when things slow down, jump in to create fan experiences or assist other departments.
  • Be respectful, timely, and accountable — we’re all in this together from first pitch to final out.
Schedule:
Interns are expected to start in office on or around May 15th, 2026 and remain working through August 15th, 2026.
Interns will work the following:
  • All home games 
  • In office 10am-5pm Monday - Saturday
  • 2 days off per week (pending home game schedule)
  • 1 hour lunch break each day
Additional Opportunities:
Interns are encouraged to participate in community appearances, assist with promotions and creative fan experiences, and engage with our regular fans and sponsors throughout the season. You’ll also be involved in weekly meetings where you can share ideas and feedback — we want you to leave here ready for your next step in sports.
Ready to take the field with us?
Apply today and be part of the Forest City Owls family — where every game is a chance to learn, connect, and make lasting memories in the world of baseball.
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.
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