Live Stream Production Intern

Organization & Internship Background

The Arroyo Seco Saints, a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization, attracts elite college players, coaches, and college students seeking to gain experience in the sports industry to the greater Los Angeles area for the months of June and July. A proud member of the California Collegiate League and entering its 20th season of operation, the Saints strive to provide the finest collegiate summer baseball experience in the nation. Learn by doing! Photography interns will be key players in advancing our mission. You will spend the summer gaining valuable experience in the sports industry, building your resume and career portfolio, and learning through mentoring, networking, and training.

Location

Home Stadium: Jackie Robinson Memorial Field (Pasadena, California)

Located 10 minutes north of Los Angeles, adjacent to the world-famous Rose Bowl Stadium.

Opponent locations: Throughout the state of California.

Live Stream Producer Responsibilities

Overall

• Lead the livestream broadcast team in the online production and streaming of all Arroyo Seco Saints Collegiate Summer Baseball games.
• Maintain knowledge of players and storylines involved in the game being broadcast.
• Responsible for leading daily setup of operating equipment (cameras, switchers, audio/sound equipment, and computers) as it pertains to the daily game broadcast.
• Responsible for placement and implementation of live, overlay graphics for virtual scoreboards, and other graphic production elements of the live video stream/broadcast.
• Responsible for the switching of camera angles and views in coordination with play-by-play and color commentators.
• Coordinate and execute, with the broadcast team, the production of live pre-game show to be aired before each game.
• Shoot and edit news-style video packages of player interviews, community relations events and appearances, and other team-related events
• Generate and execute new concepts for in-game livestream features.
• As needed, capture Proof of Performance materials for end-of-season submissions.
• Collaborate with other interns / departments on projects focused on growth and scalability.
• Provide support and other duties as needed on various projects to grow the business.

Requirements

• Be familiar with at least a few of these programs: Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premier, Illustrator, After Effects), Production Truck, OBS/Streamlabs OBS (or other streaming software), El Gato Stream and Capture Utilities
• Strongly familiar with baseball, preferably college baseball.
• Experience with broadcasting live events or covering event play-by-play action is preferred.
• Experience with using a multi-camera mixer/ switch-board for live events to capture the best view of the action is preferred.
• Have a strong familiarity with relevant experience with dissemination platforms (Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch).
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with descriptive ability, can speak clearly and announce/pronounce complex names, and be comfortable speaking/announcing to crowds (typically virtually).
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups.
• Able to contribute to the current culture and atmosphere that is warm, welcoming, and in line with the brand.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and system-oriented team. Good communication skills within your own team and other functional areas of the program.
• Ideally a Media Communications, Film, or Advertising/Marketing major with relevant experience.
• Have an interest in technology, startups, and learning more about video production and graphic design, both through guided practice and independent research.
• Self-motivated; able to work well without constant direction or supervision.
• High attention to details and advanced organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work games (nights and weekends), and available for the duration of the season End of May to First week of August.

Notes & Time Commitments

• The position is eligible as a college credit internship. Applicants not in need of credit may still apply.
• All intern staff will be required to participate (in-person or by conference call) in an introductory meeting in late May.
• Hours Will Vary. Game Days are typically 1:00-10:00 p.m. Non-game days are on an as-needed basis.
• Some remote hours will be required to complete tasks within allotted time frames.
• All interns will be required to commit for the duration of the season(exceptions for varying school start/stop dates will be reviewed on an individual basis).
  
• The term of the season can include up to two (2) weeks prior and two (2) weeks after the beginning and ending of the game schedule.
• The Saints college summer season runs June to early August.
• Ability to begin remote work before the season begins is a plus.