Internship Objective: The Kalamazoo Growlers and Battle Creek Battle Jacks are offering an opportunity for current college level students looking to gain real world video & media production experience, with an emphasis in camera operation, to position themselves for a career in the sports industry upon graduation.About the Organizations: The Kalamazoo Growlers are a 2014 Northwoods League expansion team, 2022 and 2024 Northwoods League Championship team, and have become one of the most premier sports and entertainment companies in the Nation, winning organization of the year in 2016, 2020, 2022 and 2024. The Growlers continue the rich history of baseball in Kalamazoo, carrying on the tradition of the Kalamazoo Kodiaks and Kalamazoo Kings. Homer Stryker Field, a 3,000-seat park located in Kalamazoo's Mayors Riverfront Park is the home field of the Growlers.The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are a foundational organization in the prestigious Northwoods League. The Battle Jacks, 2011 Summer Collegiate World Series Champions, play at historic C.O. Brown Stadium, a 2,000-seat facility located in the heart of Battle Creek, Michigan.The Northwoods League is a summer baseball league comprised of teams of the top college players from across North America. The Northwoods League has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any Summer Collegiate Baseball League in North America.Each team is operated similar to a professional minor league team, providing players an opportunity to play under the same conditions using wooden bats, minor league specification baseballs, experiencing overnight road trips, and playing nightly before thousands of fans.Start Date: On or near the start of summer (May 12th)End Date: On or near the end of summer (August 23rd)Academic Qualifications: Declared major or minor in Film, Video, or Media production(Other majors will be considered including, but not limited to: Journalism, Sport Management, and Business)Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Competency in business skills and tools
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including correct grammatical usage
- Organized, motivated, and able to work independently
- Team-leadership and adaptability
- Ambitious and self-initiated
Description of Responsibilities:Every Kalamazoo Growlers and Battle Creek Battle Jacks home game will be broadcasted live (audio and video) over the Internet on NorthwoodsLeague.tv, growlersbaseball.com and battlejacksbaseball.com as well as a number of games on ESPN+ through an upgraded hi-definition and extensive 4-camera video production setup. The teams will have 36 home games in the regular season, beginning late May thru mid-August.Each four-camera broadcast will include three manually operated cameras and one remote control operated PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras. A PTZ camera will be located in centerfield while the manually operated cameras will be stationed near first base, third base, and up in the press box.Video/Media interns will be responsible for writing and producing interesting player specific stories during the season. Stories will be posted in game day programs, the team web site, and social media outlets. Video/Media interns are also required to assist the Video Production Director in the making of commercials, conducting player/coach interviews, as-well-as updating the team's website as needed, utilizing social media, and creating on and off the field stories about the team.Other Tasks and activities to include, but are not limited to:
- Picking up and removing trash
- Hanging ballpark banners
- Working concessions outlet as needed
- Participating in in stadium entertainment
- Playing Field pick up
- Office & Clubhouse clean up / organization
- Fan interaction & engagement
- Gameday set up
- Delivery receiving
- Power washing or other stadium recovery activities
- Food prep
- Intern Olympic competitions
- Working special events
- Working Battle Creek / Kalamazoo Games
- Player Food delivery / pickup
- Merch modeling, sorting, displaying
- Create / participate in promotional videos
- Community gorilla marketing campaigns
No Compensation. The extent to which the Intern and the Company clearly understand that there is no expectation of compensation. The Intern understands that they are not entitled to wages for their time spent in the internship. The intern agrees that he/she will be compensated in knowledge, education, and experience as consideration for the duties/responsibilities that he/she will undertake during the duration of this agreement.Housing & Living Expenses: Housing is not provided, intern is responsible for coordinating summer arrangements. There are an abundance of housing options in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek during the summer. Company will provide $600 monthly stipend to assist in covering living expenses such as food, gas and housing.Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective availableTeam Locations:
- Kalamazoo Growlers: Homer Stryker Field
- Battle Creek Battle Jacks: C.O. Brown Stadium
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.