New Jersey Jackals
- Internship
The New Jersey Jackals are a Frontier League team established in 1998 located in Augusta, NJ. The Frontier League is a professional MLB Partner League who features 18 teams from the Midwest, Canada and the East Coast.
We play 96 Games (48 Home Games) from May through September in Historic Hinchcliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ.
Hinchcliffe Stadium was drastically refurbished in 2023.
The New Jersey Jackals are seeking Press Box interns for the 2025 Frontier League Season. This internship is for school credit ONLY. Interns are responsible for their own housing in the Paterson NJ area.
Interested applicants must be available for home games in a season that runs from May 1 to Mid September (start/end date of internship flexible depending on school schedule) and be willing to perform the responsibilities described below. In our intern program, individuals have the opportunity to experience many different parts of broadcasting ands will be trained by an experienced play by play host and the General Manager who is a former broadcast professional.
Responsibilities:
1. Operating live video stream of all home games.
2. Camera operation (Up to 4 on gameday).
3. Pitch, create and execute graphics on in-stadium video board.
4. Coordinate with On-Field Promotions crew to create robust, fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
5. Color-commentary opportunities possible (for interested applicants).
7. Write game-recaps to be posted on team website / disseminated to local media.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
1. Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, production, sport management and/or related field(s).
2. Must receive college or high school credit for internship
3. Passion for sports, especially baseball.
4. Ability to work under unpredictable circumstances and work with others.
5. Must be available from May through September for home games.
6. Willingness to learn and possibly assume other responsibilities given by members of the organization
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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