Sports Broadcasting Internship

Working closely with the director, this person operates the video switcher to deliver all camera shots, graphics, roll-in and replays to the program stream for the audience to see, following the director’s instructions and assisting them on finding the correct shot or flow to the program.

Operate one of the production cameras to gain usable images of the sporting events. Camera operators are also responsible for properly setting up and tearing down their own equipment.

Responsible for full screen and keyed graphics material, text, and statistics, much of creative side of this position is done before the game begins. The Graphics Operator confirms, inputs, and creates pre-game stats and facts, starting line ups, player spotlights, and various keys to identify players and personnel. During the events the Graphics Operator continues to update stats, supply graphics to TD/Director and enhance Commentator verbiage.

Consisting of recording live game action, storing and organizing recorded clips, and making clips available upon request from -- Director or Commentator, this position requires a multitasker. This position requires great organization and a good visual memory. This position also compiles highlight montages as requested, for example, player highlights, top defensive plays, game changing moments, etc.

This position creates video playlists on the video server for playback during the program and assists the Live Graphics Operator with spot checking and information gathering.

This position is responsible for all audio broadcast from the recorded event. The Audio Engineer controls volume, intensity, and balance of multiple audio sources, such as, live audio, video roll-ins, musical output, etc. They also set up and test Commentator microphones.

The Video Engineer will work closely with the Camera Operators during set up to help balance light and color levels on all cameras. During games, the Video Engineer adjusts for everchanging color and brightness that may affect a live action event, ensures the active recording of program stream and distribution.

This position is the face of the broadcast, and must be prepared with pre-game, team, and post-game knowledge, providing the audience with information and explanations. The Play-by Play Announcer must be articulate and concise while presenting without a precise script.

This position is not for the shy. This person will be the face of the broadcast, although our commentator is responsible for much more. This person needs to be prepared for pre-game, game action and post-game knowledge, input and explanations. Much of this person’s monologue is either ad-lib or impromptu; yet, unlike the Play-by-Play Announcer, this person’s monologues are more observational based and is descriptions and stories of discussed topics.

This position has more work outside of the game than during the game. The editor will create news packages and roll-ins for broadcast. This person will need to be a self-starter and independent worker.

This position will consist of daily announcements and material that coincide with the sporting events at Governors State University. This person will also broadcast via text and images during the events with live stats, comments and pictures on the various social media platforms.

A: The internship program is available to all GovState students who are eligible for internship credits as a part of your area of studies. It is recommended that non-media students discuss the opportunity with their advisors to make sure this internship qualifies for your requirements.

A: The internship program works like any class you register for at GovState. The Sports Programming requirement is any intern can only register for 15 credit hours max including your internship credits. EX: Student has 4 classes at 3 credit hours a piece = 12 credit hours. Student takes 3 credit hours of internship = 3 credit hours. 12 class credit hours + 2 intern credits = 15 total.

A: The Live Sports Programming internship is open to all, but it is a highly competitive position. DLMD will hire the top candidates. We request that candidate have taken MST 2100 at GovState. Although, we know that some come in with Media production from High School or other locales. We are willing to discuss your experience.

A: This topic is being discussed. At this time, it is not a paid position; yet, we believe the wealth of experience for this internship outweighs the monetary gain. There is no CCAC Conference school, or Division I school or Division II, that is producing a game at a higher quality or at the professional level that Governors State University strives for in its productions.

A: Yes. You may sign up for the fall and spring internships. We highly encourage you to do so.

A: The Fall internship does have both sports as one internship to qualify for enough contact hours for the student.

A: Part of the internship is to participate in a mandatory training program which are during the day. You will be trained on the equipment, the set up process, tear down process and production protocol. We will also have 1 to 2 “dress rehearsals” covering a team scrimmage.

A: You can take 1 or 2 credit hours. It is up to you and your schedule.

A: For every credit hour you take for your internship you must work 45 hours for us.

A: The schedule is being organized for the Volleyball season and the basketball season. Games happen on weekday nights and weekends. Volleyball productions last from 2-4 hours and 4 – 7 hours for basketball.

A: No. We would never ask a student to skip their other classes. We will get you a season schedule as soon as possible so there is a possibility you can choose classes that keep you available for games. We understand that when accepting this internship position a student may not know what their next semester classes are going to be or when they are scheduled.

A: We empathize with what a college student has to do “to make ends meet.” We have discovered that corporations and businesses are also empathetic to the college student’s needs. This is why we give you a schedule early enough to work with your supervisor to get time off or adjust a schedule. If, due to needing to work, affects your ability to accomplish the needed hours for the internship you will lose the credit hours. This internship IS credit hours. We don’t think you are missing classes due to work, so why miss broadcasts?

A: We prefer you be there for games and will hire those who can be there for games. That said, we will, from time to time, have coaches interview, player interviews, remote shoots available, but we do not want these to be the replacement of your game experience.