Internships/Jobs - Blue Ridge Bobcats

Internships

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Position:

INTERNSHIPS

The Blue Ridge Bobcats are searching for highly motivated and enthusiastic interns for the 2024-2025 hockey season. Our ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to multitask, take the initiative to provide solutions and prioritize the consumer experience. Our interns should have a passion for sports and be looking to gain hands-on experience in all of the following areas: Broadcasting, Game Operations, Social Media, and Ticketing. Interns will work closely with our Game Night & Event Operations Manager along with other members of our front office staff to learn, create, and assist with the execution of a top-notch fan experience at all 28 home games.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Interns will be expected to attend and work all home games beginning in October and running through April. There are 4 main areas that our interns will be working in, but they will be expected to contribute and participate in all aspects of game nights. Our goal is to expose our team of interns to multiple facets of sports to help provide direction to someone eager to begin a career in the field.

Broadcasting

Prepare digital assets for playback during the broadcast
Execute gameday scripts by switching camera feeds, activating team commercials, and controlling graphics on a live feed
Directing talent and assisting with research
Monitoring stream health during events
Other roles and responsibilities may be required

Game Operations

Provide production and operational support to the Game Night & Event Operations Manager during all home games
Assist with in-game promotions, intermission activities, ceremonies, performances, on-ice experiences, etc.
Act as a liaison between the Game Night and event Operations Manager and talent, fans, and honorees for live entertainment features and activities that occur throughout the game
Responsible for ensuring that all pregame, in-game, and post-game presentation elements are well executed, and occur at the correct time and location
Find and secure contestants as required, escort talent and guests around the arena
Other roles and responsibilities may be required

Social Media

Assist with communications & media presence of the Blue Ridge Bobcats
Work closely with the Communication Manager and Outbound Marketing Manager to facilitate the growth of digital and social media initiatives
Capture game, player, fan, and sponsorship content throughout the game to help elevate our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)
Continuously update the Bobcats website with any and all relevant content
Assist with content production and editing for publication and website use
Strategize with the creative team to develop engaging social media content from concept to execution
Contribute to social media channels on game days by posting intermission score graphics, game updates, fan interactions, player-player interactions, player-fan interactions, goals, goal saves, fights, etc.
Capture and post content that incorporates and elevates Theme Nights (
Assist with gathering content from community events
Sort event and game night photos
Other duties as assigned

Ticketing

Monitor the VIP and group entrances on game nights to interact with ticket holders
Print and assist with the distribution of will-call tickets on game nights
Ensure that the organization and delivery of tickets is done in a structured and efficient manner
Assist with Ticket Manager and be prepared to troubleshoot any problems that occur prior to or during the game

Qualifications:

17+ years of age
This is not a paid internship but may be used for course credit
Must be able to work games and events (nights, weekends, and holidays)
Must be able to lift 30 pounds
Must be able to interact with large crowds
Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus