Production Operations Intern

Ball Arena•Centennial, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The goal of the Production Operation Intern is to learn what it takes to prop up a broadcast production. This position will place you into the group executing the daily needs of the overall department: helping in the studio on camera, logging content, assisting with production shoots and working on graphics. Behind the scenes operations covers a wide range of various technical aspects that are invaluable to the execution of all live broadcast events. In this role you will learn about the overall technical operations of the behind-the-scenes part of live television, giving you a wide array of knowledge about the business. By the end of the internship, it is the hope that you will feel like a part of the Production Operations team. Please note this position has emphasis on behind-the-scenes production work and not an on-air talent path. This position will be scheduled for 20 to 29 hours per week, some hours at Ball Arena and/or various production shooting locations, but many at the Network Operations Center in Centennial.

Requirements

Technical School or College in Broadcasting or related field
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt to changing environment
Familiarity with cameras, editing equipment, lighting, and/or studio experience

Nice To Haves

Experience or classwork related to broadcast production

Responsibilities

Logging and attaching metadata information for Nuggets, Avalanche, Denver University, Air Force, and Mammoth game highlights
Learning studio production, its structure and then operation of camera, lighting, with the possibility of virtual graphics and social media posting.
Learning remote production and working with the Remote Production Coordinator while at the Ball Arena or other regional venues during game event nights.
Act as production assistant on shoots, possibly drone, at various locations at Ball Arena, Denver University, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and around Denver
Training on various broadcast level equipment in technical center and in the field
Creation of lower third ticker graphics for playout in Master Control
Sideline Parabolic microphone operation and/or production assistant duties will at a broadcast production.
General duties as assigned