What are the responsibilities and job description for the Penguins Radio Network Internship (Spring 2027) position at Pittsburgh Penguins?
Reports to: Executive Producer, Penguins Radio Network
Location: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, with additional locations based on business needs.
Status: Paid Internship, Part-Time, In-Person
Schedule: Flexible scheduling within 20–40 hours per week, including primarily weekday mornings and availability for all Pittsburgh Penguins games. Hours may vary on game days due to morning skates and game-day production needs.
Compensation: $10/hour
Overview
The Radio Network Intern will assist with the on-air production of the Penguins Radio Network. This internship provides hands-on experience in sports broadcasting and will include opportunities to gain experience in live sporting events, game-night production, writing, audio production, social media, and podcast production.
The intern will work closely with the Penguins Radio Network team and on-air talent and will gain experience working within a professional sports organization and media environment.
Key Responsibilities
Radio & Game-Day Production
- Assist with the on-air production of the Penguins Radio Network.
- Gain experience covering live sporting events and supporting game-night production.
- Assist with game-night promotional fulfillment.
- Interact with on-air talent and support game-day broadcast needs.
- Gather sound actualities from players and coaches.
Broadcast Operations
- Secure guests for radio programming.
- Engineer pregame show remote broadcast using Codec technology
Digital & Social Media
- Upload podcasts.
- Support social media for Penguins Live, including X, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Video editing for radio social media.
- Support the creation and distribution of digital media content.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Applicants should have completed at least two years of college or demonstrate equivalent education, training, or relevant experience in a related field.
- Ability to work in person at PPG Paints Arena and at additional locations as needed.
- Availability to work 20–40 hours per week, including primarily weekday mornings and all Pittsburgh Penguins games.
- Major or minor concentration in communications, journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with remote radio broadcasts.
- Experience with Adobe Audition or ProTools.
- Experience with writing, audio production, or live event production.
- Video editing.
- Interest in sports broadcasting and professional sports media.
Penguins Internship Program Information
Application Deadline: September 28th, 2026
Application Review: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and reached out with initial communication by Friday, October 30th, at the latest.
Anticipated Internship Term: January 11th, 2027 - April 16th, 2027
Course Credit: Students remain eligible for earning course credits for their internship and will be responsible for ensuring that the internship meets the criteria of their program and/or university.
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.
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