What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videography Internship position at St. Cloud Rox?
BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF JOB
An entry-level position providing hands-on experience in collegiate summer baseball. Join the St. Cloud Rox for the summer to gain a behind-the-scenes experience like no other. You’ll learn the ins and outs of a sport organization within the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League has over 400 alumni who have gone on to play Major League Baseball. The St. Cloud Rox are an industry leader in fan support, community engagement, staff development, along with consistently creating a ballpark environment that is incredibly entertaining and fun for fans and staff. Many former Rox interns have landed a fulltime job with major and minor league sports organizations.
Interns will support specific departments throughout the season. The position will include event day duties and some non-game day events as well. The ideal candidate is a strong energetic communicator with the ability to work in a team environment, have an eagerness to learn, and possess the flexibility to adapt to what each day brings with a positive attitude.
This position starts in mid/late May and lasts through mid-August.
Reports to: Creative Director
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in the creation of video, written and graphic content for use on the Rox digital and social platforms.
- Produces and edits videos during and after each game or home series highlighting the excitement, one-of-a-kind atmosphere and fun around the ballpark each night, from the packed crowd, fans cheering and entering the stadium, game action, post-game fireworks, promotional nights, etc.
- Creates content for the videoboard that updates weekly (hype video, player introduction videos).
- Creates and edits of short-form videos, longer-form videos, and live social media videos, which on occasion includes taking video of the Rox play-by-play host interviewing players, coaches, corporate partners, etc.
- Creates stories throughout the season of Rox community events, player features, promotions, and numerous other topics.
- Assists with graphic creation and other digital marketing content throughout the summer for use on the team website and social media platforms.
- Works with broadcast team to capture and edit additional footage of game action that can be used for promotional and marketing purposes.
- Works with other Rox creative interns to capture and create content across social media outlets.
- Archives videos throughout the season
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Have an enthusiastic, positive attitude and provide a strong effort to succeed
- Comfortable interacting in front of large crowds
- Knowledge of video editing software
- Ability to work under a deadline
- Video production experience with strong editing skills
- Strong creativity skills (To create one of kind Rox videos, out-of-the-box thinking)
- Minimum one year of experience in videography
- Ability to move throughout the ballpark quickly
- Must be available for all Rox home games and have ability to work extended hours including weeknights and weekends
- Knowledge of the game of baseball
- Effective written and verbal communication
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.