Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Utah Mammoth and the Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) which manages their broadcasting.
Job overview
The Broadcast Intern role at Utah Mammoth involves supporting broadcast production and gaining hands-on experience with NBA and NHL broadcasts, contributing to the creative team's success.
Responsibilities and impact
The intern will assist producers and managers, learn video editing and asset management, support all production areas, provide administrative help, collaborate with the media content and social media teams, and uphold SEG's mission and safety standards.
Experience and skills
Candidates should be undergraduate juniors, seniors, or recent graduates in Communications, English, Journalism, or related fields, with preferred interest in NBA/NHL, video editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro), Photoshop, and social media knowledge; an editing demo reel is required.
Career development
The internship offers practical experience in broadcast production and opportunities to develop video editing and social media skills within a professional sports media environment.
Work environment and culture
The company values transparency, teamwork, community focus, and a scrappy attitude, emphasizing safety and equal opportunity employment.
Company information
Utah Mammoth is part of the Smith Entertainment Group, which also manages Utah Jazz broadcasts, focusing on professional sports media production.
Team overview
The intern will join a creative broadcast production team working closely with producers, managers, and social media teams to promote and produce sports broadcasts.
Application process
Applicants must attach a demo reel or website showcasing previous work with their application.
Unique job features
This internship provides a rare opportunity to work directly with NBA and NHL broadcast productions and gain diverse production experience including live broadcast tasks and social media content creation.
Company overview
Utah Mammoth is a professional lacrosse team based in Salt Lake City, Utah, competing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The team generates revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise, and media rights associated with league play and community events. Founded as part of the NLL’s expansion efforts, Utah Mammoth aims to grow the sport’s popularity in the western United States and foster local fan engagement. Candidates should note the organization’s commitment to community outreach and its role in promoting lacrosse at both professional and grassroots levels. The team’s recent establishment offers opportunities to contribute to building its brand and culture from the ground up.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your passion for broadcast production and sports, emphasizing any relevant coursework or projects in Communications, Journalism, or related fields.
Focus on showcasing skills in video editing (especially Adobe Premiere Pro), Photoshop, social media trends, and your ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as these are crucial for the role.
Apply to the Broadcast Intern position through multiple platforms such as Utah Mammoth's corporate careers page, the Utah Jazz website, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or interns in the broadcast or media production teams at Utah Mammoth or the Smith Entertainment Group on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent broadcasts, expressing enthusiasm for NBA/NHL content, or asking about their experience in the internship program.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'video editing,' 'Adobe Premiere Pro,' 'social media,' 'broadcast production,' and 'team collaboration' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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