Intern, Video Production & Broadcast

DIAMOND BASEBALL HOLDINGS LLC•Midland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Midland RockHounds, the Double-A affiliate of the Athletics, are seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Video Production & Broadcast Intern for the upcoming baseball season. This internship offers hands-on experience in video production, digital content creation, and broadcast support within a professional Minor League Baseball organization. The intern will help create content for the RockHounds’ social media channels, marketing campaigns, in-stadium video board, and other organizational initiatives while supporting video and broadcast operations throughout the season. The role also provides opportunities to learn about live sports broadcasting and game presentation, including camera operations, video board technology, production scripting, and show calling. The successful candidate is creative, dependable, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position takes place in a dynamic, deadline-driven professional baseball setting and requires flexibility and willingness to assist behind the scenes and during live events.

Requirements

Pursuing or holding a degree in video production, film, broadcasting, communications, digital media, or a related field; relevant practical experience may also be considered.
Experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, video recording, composition, and basic audio production.
Familiarity with video editing software, preferably Adobe Premiere Pro.
Understanding of video storytelling, editing techniques, and visual communication.
Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices for producing engaging digital content.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willingness to learn new technology, accept feedback, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to scheduled projects and time-sensitive game-day needs.
Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled home games throughout the baseball season.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other creative tools.
Experience filming or editing sports, entertainment, promotional, or social media content.
Familiarity with Daktronics video board systems, including content preparation and playback workflows.
Exposure to live sports broadcasting, camera operations, or broadcast production.
Experience with show calling or live game presentation.
Familiarity with Shoflo or other production rundown and scripting software.
Experience creating motion graphics, animations, promotional videos, or sponsor commercials.
A portfolio, demo reel, or examples of previous video production, editing, or creative media work.

Responsibilities

Film, edit, and produce original video content featuring players, coaches, fans, team personnel, and ballpark events.
Create short-form and long-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other digital platforms.
Produce player features, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, game highlights, promotional spots, and event recaps.
Capture footage at home games, community appearances, team events, sponsor activations, and other organizational functions.
Develop promotional videos for ticket packages, merchandise, food and beverage offerings, giveaways, theme nights, and special events.
Edit and deliver content, including same-day highlights and postgame recaps, within established deadlines.
Assist with filming, scripting, and planning video projects from concept through final delivery.
Organize and maintain video footage, project files, and digital media assets.
Assist with photography and other creative media projects as needed.
Assist with video production and broadcast-related operations during home games and special events.
Operate cameras and capture game footage, player walk-ups, crowd reactions, fan interactions, and other live-event moments.
Support preparation, organization, and playback of video content for the stadium video board and LED displays.
Assist with pregame production checks, equipment setup, camera preparation, and postgame breakdown.
Help coordinate video assets, graphics, and other production elements for game-day operations.
Learn live production workflows, including camera coordination, video playback, production communication, and cue execution.
Assist with troubleshooting video and equipment issues.
Work with fan experience and production teams on the technical and creative aspects of live baseball entertainment.
Collaborate with marketing and social media teams to create content for Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube, and other relevant platforms.
Contribute ideas for content series, player features, trending formats, and creative storytelling opportunities.
Assist in developing video assets that support the team's brand identity, marketing initiatives, and promotional calendar.
Support Media Day by capturing player interviews, photos, and video assets for use throughout the season.
Assist with promotional campaigns for ticket sales, merchandise, theme nights, giveaways, and community initiatives.
Stay current on social media trends and identify opportunities to improve content quality and audience engagement.
Ensure creative projects are organized, consistent with brand guidelines, and delivered on schedule.
Assist with sponsor commercials, branded video content, and promotional assets for in-stadium and digital use.
Collaborate with the corporate partnerships team on sponsor deliverables and activation content.
Help create video assets for special events, theme nights, and organizational promotions.
Assist with motion graphics, basic graphic design, and other creative projects as needed.
Maintain consistency in the RockHounds’ visual identity and creative standards.
Gain exposure to planning and executing in-stadium entertainment during home games.
Learn how game scripts, production rundowns, video playback, music, graphics, and promotional elements work together during live events.
Observe and assist with show calling and production cue coordination under the direction of the fan experience manager.
Support player introductions, hype videos, sponsor features, and between-inning entertainment as needed.
Develop an understanding of stadium video board operations, including Daktronics technology.
Assist with concerts, community events, and other special events at Momentum Bank Ballpark as assigned.
Communicate effectively with staff across marketing, fan experience, corporate partnerships, and other departments.
Maintain professional standards when working with players, coaches, staff, partners, and fans.
Assist with other projects and duties as assigned by the supervisor.