About the role#
The Rockford Rivets are looking for a Videography and Camera Operator Intern for the Summer 2027 season. This role provides hands-on experience in collegiate sports production. You will work with the marketing and social media teams to create content and operate cameras for game broadcasts. This internship is unpaid and requires enrollment in a college program that offers academic credit.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the creative team to plan and conceptualize video projects.
- Operate video and audio recording equipment during games and productions.
- Edit raw footage into social media content using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
- Incorporate brand fonts, colors, and graphics into your work.
- Organize and archive video files.
- Work with coaches, players, and staff to ensure content follows brand guidelines.
- Attend team meetings to provide creative input.
- Complete office and stadium tasks on non-game days.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of or a degree in marketing, communications, journalism, media studies, film, or video production.
- Experience producing short and long form videos.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail.
- A positive, team-first attitude.
- Your own camera equipment for social content creation.
- Baseball experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Rockford, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (mid-May to late August).
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time, including all 36 home games and additional events.
About Rockford Rivets
The Rockford Rivets operate as an expansion team within the Northwoods League. This summer collegiate baseball league focuses on the development of college players. The organization maintains a base in Loves Park, Illinois, and employs between 11 and 50 people. It functions as a privately held entity within the spectator sports industry.
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