Roles:
-Keep full statistics for the league’s basketball games in real time, just as ESPN and other companies do
-Interview players post game imitating the interviews you see on television
-Appear on-camera after each night’s games reviewing the action and doing some analysis
-Record video in a way that is compelling to viewers (and all of it’s newest features)
-Write feature stories as you would for any company or website that are published online
-Edit and compile game highlights into highlight packages published online
-Edit graphics for social media remotely from pictures taken during the games
Responsibilities:
-Keeping statistics accurately while the basketball game is going on (we will provide training)
-Come up with logical questions for interviews with players
-Record video in real time while the action is taking place
-Write feature stories that tell a story in a way that captures people’s attention
-Use apps like Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to post videos online
-Use basketball knowledge to understand time and score to relay that info to viewers
Skill Set Required:
-Some prior sports writing experience is highly recommended, but not necessarily required. Applicants may be required to submit a sample of something they have previously written.
-Prior on-camera and filming experience is a plus. Applicants may be required to submit a sample.
-A knowledge of the game of basketball is not required, but will definitely help.
Location:
-Games will be taking place Thursday nights at the Insports Centers (29 Trefoil Drive in Trumbull, CT)
-Games will start on Thursday, December 11th and go through March
-Other post-game duties can be completed anywhere where there is wi-fi.
Compensation:
-This is an internship that students have been able to get school credit for in the past.
Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
