The Utica Comets and Utica City FC are welcoming applications to fill a Video Production Internship position for the 2024-25 season.

Internship Term: October 2024 - April 2025, with an option to extend through June 2025 for playoffs

Location: Utica, NY

Format: On-Site

Expected Time Commitment: 20 hours/week

Supervised by the Videographer, interns will develop their storytelling abilities through video. This internship offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience as they learn to produce on- and off-field content, light and shoot interviews, conduct media days, and establish professional relationships with players, staff, and media.

This is an unpaid internship. Participants may qualify for academic credit if allowed by their college or university.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a secondary shooter during Utica Comets and Utica City FC home games and select special events at the Adirondack Bank Center. Capture, edit, and distribute footage for use across social media platforms.
• Produce and edit short-form content, including highlight packages, event recaps, hype videos, and other special projects as assigned.
• Organize, label, and manage video footage and assets.
• Assist in setup and breakdowns of camera, lighting, and audio equipment for gameday broadcasts and interviews.
• Contribute to the conceptualization and production process of media days, sponsored content, commercials, jersey reveals, and other special projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

From this Internship, participants will be able to take away the following skills and lessons and apply it in future roles:

• Establish an efficient turnaround process of distributing high-quality video content for use across various mediums.
• Develop camera operation skills and build storytelling abilities through video.
• Understand the stages of the production process.
• Integrate into a fun, fast-paced professional sports environment, adapting through changing conditions to successfully accomplish tasks.
• Build connections and professional relationships with other members of the sports industry.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• An interest in short-form storytelling and creating content such as hype videos, event recaps, sponsored collaborations, mini microphone videos, etc.
• Prior experience working in a video production environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro AND/OR Final Cut Pro is required. Additional knowledge and abilities with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, After Effects, Bridge) and DaVinci Resolve is preferred, but not required.
• An understanding of camera equipment and how it operates. Knowledge of Sony cameras, cinema & photography lenses is preferred.
• Familiarity with formatting video content for social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Can maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing game situations and can complete projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time; can lift up to 50 lb.
• Must have a flexible schedule to allow commitment to a majority of Utica Comets and Utica City FC home games during the 2024-25 season, including select weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must reside within one (1) hour of the Adirondack Bank Center.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from the Adirondack Bank Center. Reimbursement for travel, gas, lodging, etc. is not offered with this internship.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

1. Why are you interested in applying for this internship?
2. Are you able to commit to working 20 hours per week, including Comets and UCFC gamedays, and can work on select weekends, evenings, and holidays?
3. (Optional) Please provide a link to a demo reel or digital portfolio here

---