Technical Producer
Falmouth Commodores Internships
BROADCASTING AND MEDIA
The Falmouth Commodores is one of ten Cape Cod League Baseball teams, the preeminent summer collegiate baseball league in the United States. Scouts from all major league teams attend games and many players are ultimately drafted to play in the MLB. The Commodores are looking for summer interns to work in Broadcasting and Media for the 2022 season. If you are an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where collaboration, creativity, and teamwork are encouraged, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
TECHNICAL PRODUCER (1)
Individuals should have a proven interest in broadcast production and sports, and a well-rounded understanding of the game of baseball is required. Preference will be given to college students who have broadcast, journalism and media-related majors and have been actively involved in media and sports programs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are preferred. Published sports production samples are required and will be reviewed during interview and selection process.
● The Technical Producer intern is part of the Commodores media team and will be exposed to and required to participate in our multi-media platforms and will work with others on the Media team in setting media team goals.
● The ideal candidate will have experience in the technical aspects of producing a sports broadcast and ensure that the associated equipment is setup and running optimally.
● Applicants should be good multitaskers and fast learners.
● Troubleshooting and working through technical challenges is a key part of this role and applicants should be able to remain patient throughout technical difficulties and troubleshooting.
● Duties include but are not limited to: Provide the technical and production aspects of the online broadcast, interviews and special events (Kids Club events, Golf Tournament, Team & Player events, etc.), operating an online digital scoreboard, creating and airing title cards, running advertisements and other graphics during breaks, managing remote camera movements during play, overseeing on-air interviews, controlling audio levels, and producing replay shots of the game.
● The Technical Producer will coordinate with the Director and broadcasters to produce a seamless broadcast and work closely with Videographer, Photographer and Web Reporter on creative content.
● Work with the Technical Producer and Videographers to ensure all broadcast and streaming equipment (audio and video) components are fully operational at home games, generate new audio and visual content for the broadcast, assist in the creation, editing, and publication of online media, advertisements, and PSAs as needed.
● Familiarity with remotely operated cameras, YouTube and WireCast is a plus.
● The ideal candidate must be able to turn around high-quality content quickly and with minimal oversight and supervision.
● Must provide own housing.
● Must provide own transportation to away games (gas allowance provided by organization). Car-pooling to away games with media interns is strongly encouraged.