Production Crew Internship 26 - 27 Season

Zawyer Sports & Entertainment are looking for motivated students or recent graduates that are aspiring broadcast & production professionals in the Jacksonville area to join our live-event and studio production team as interns. The Jacksonville Icemen & Waves home games are produced in-house by Zawyer Sports and are responsible for video, audio, graphics, and talent operations. Interns will work directly alongside experienced crew members to learn every side of a live sports broadcast.

This internship is a hands-on opportunity to gain real production experience live production on game nights, build a professional network in sports broadcasting, and develop skills across camera operation, graphics, replay, and technical direction. No prior experience is required for this internship as we're looking for reliable, creative and open-minded team players who are eager to learn and take direction as part of a large working crew.

•        TD/Video Switcher — Shadow and assist on the Ross Carbonite switcher, learning to take direction from the Show Director and follow the scheduled production on Hockey Game or other event Days.

•        Live Camera Operator — Learn to operate one of the broadcast camera positions during Icemen games or other events as needed.

•        Daktronics Graphics Operator — Train on the Daktronics Display Studio graphics player for the main scoreboard and LED ribbons, including daily content load-in and score bug updates.

•        On-Screen Graphics Operator — Get hands-on practice with Xpression, our on-screen graphics generator, for playback of motion graphics and in-game elements.

•        Replay Operator — Learn the Mira Instant Replay software and controller for playback in the arena and on the live stream.

•        Direct, hands-on training on professional broadcast equipment used in a live sports environment.

•        Mentorship from experienced production staff across camera, graphics, replay, and technical direction.

•        Real credits and portfolio-ready experience for a career in live sports or event broadcasting.

•        Networking opportunities within Zawyer Sports & Entertainment and the broader live-event production community.

•        The option to earn academic credit, we're happy to coordinate with your school's internship or co-op program if you need credit hours.

•        Current student or recent graduates interested in broadcast, media, or sports production (no specific major required).

•        Previous experience is a plus but not required.

•        Able to commit to long event days depending on position and game schedule.

•        Each position demands different physical requirements: ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs, move with pace around the building, take stairs, and stay on your feet for long periods.

•        Available to work nights, weekends and holidays.

This is an unpaid internship; academic credit is available for students who need it. The internship is equally open to students or early-career candidates who are simply looking to gain hands-on experience, with no credit required.

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.