What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Internship, Summer - Control Room Operations position at Sports Illustrated Stadium?
Red Bull New York (“RBNY”) are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS) and one of the league’s ten original charter clubs. Founded in 1996, RBNY has competed in MLS since its inception. RBNY’s First Team plays its home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey and its Second Team plays its home matches at Montclair State University. RBNY are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull GmbH, after which the team is named.
RBNY’s First Team is a three-time MLS Supporters’ Shield winner and a two-time Conference Champion, while the Second Team is the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Champion. RBNY also operates one of the nation’s premier youth soccer development programs, spanning local partnerships across New York and New Jersey. RBNY’s Academy is ranked among the top development organizations in the country.
Purpose of this Internship
The Control Room Internship is designed to provide experience to college students pursuing a career in live production within a sports organization. Interns focus on creating an exciting fan experience for all Red Bull New York home matches and other events held at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Interns learn about live production, equipment operation, content creation, and other aspects of match presentation. Interns report directly to the Event Production Coordinator and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization. During the internship, students are involved in all stages of production of all events at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required).
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
Assist full-time control room staff with completing checklist items in preparation for each event.
Work with Daktronics, Sony, DiGiCo, Chyron, Click Effects, and Evertz equipment in a live control room
Assist in organizing and creating content for stadium video boards and LED ribbon boards
Actively participate in the planning stage, preparation, and execution of events
Learn to troubleshoot video, audio, and other signal flow issues
Understanding of the process of setup, breakdown, and storage of broadcast equipment after various events
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
RBNY’s First Team is a three-time MLS Supporters’ Shield winner and a two-time Conference Champion, while the Second Team is the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Champion. RBNY also operates one of the nation’s premier youth soccer development programs, spanning local partnerships across New York and New Jersey. RBNY’s Academy is ranked among the top development organizations in the country.
Purpose of this Internship
The Control Room Internship is designed to provide experience to college students pursuing a career in live production within a sports organization. Interns focus on creating an exciting fan experience for all Red Bull New York home matches and other events held at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Interns learn about live production, equipment operation, content creation, and other aspects of match presentation. Interns report directly to the Event Production Coordinator and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization. During the internship, students are involved in all stages of production of all events at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required).
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
Assist full-time control room staff with completing checklist items in preparation for each event.
Work with Daktronics, Sony, DiGiCo, Chyron, Click Effects, and Evertz equipment in a live control room
Assist in organizing and creating content for stadium video boards and LED ribbon boards
Actively participate in the planning stage, preparation, and execution of events
Learn to troubleshoot video, audio, and other signal flow issues
Understanding of the process of setup, breakdown, and storage of broadcast equipment after various events
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
- Experience working with Adobe Suite or other similar editing software
- Pursuing a degree in Production, Digital Media, Sports Management, or other associated fields
- Knowledge of pre-production, production, and post-production processes
- Possess a strong work ethic, take a leadership approach, and strong improvisational skills
- Must be eligible to receive college credit
- This internship is ideally suited for someone with a strong interest in behind-the-camera live event production. While a strong interest in soccer and sports is not required, it is most definitely a plus!
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.