Sports Broadcast Operations Intern- Spring 2026

SMT•Durham, NC

26d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a student aspiring for a career working in broadcast or live production? Do you have experience working on live broadcasts and solving problems in real time? Have you always dreamed of working in sports? If you answered yes, we have just the opportunity for you this spring as an intern with SportsMedia Technology's Operations team! The Sports Broadcast Operations Intern will be exposed to all elements of our operations department. This includes the completion of SMT's internal Certification Training program, traveling to support at least 1 remote event and supporting events from our remote production studio. As an intern bring broadcast experience and knowledge to the team, you will apply your abilities to our systems, broadcast, and other operations focused teams. This is an on-site spring internship, averaging 20-30 hours a week. Pay for this internship is $14.50/hour. Interns will report to our Durham Director of Operations.

Requirements

Working to obtain bachelor's degree in relevant field of work including Communications, Broadcasting, Journalism or a related discipline.
Experience working in live broadcasts and productions
Strong interpersonal skills required
Excellent organizational skills
Able to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues
Excellent communication Skills
Ability to interact with staff in a positive and tactful manner.
Proven ability to perform in a goal-oriented environment
Ability to handle multiple projects and work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Enhancing product value through product knowledge and advanced communication with clients
Handling Data entry and cleanup of CRM tools
Providing excellent, client-focused customer service
Working on live sports broadcasts
Troubleshooting equipment and Software
Becoming familiar with event specific SMT products (hardware, software, policies)
The ability to work on weekends (this will be limited)
Assisting with Inventory Management
Assisting the systems group with systems build and documentation
Building, reading, and reviewing documentation
Participating in departmental meetings
Balancing multiple projects and meet deadlines