Introduction
The Joliet Slammers are committed to providing a quality educational experience through our seasonal
internship program. Internships will provide you with the necessary tools to help you advance in the field of
sports management and become a sought after member of the sports business world. The Slammers’
environment will provide the perfect laboratory for students in all aspects of sports to receive an integrated
learning experience. No other learning experience provides the diversity and magnitude of possibilities.
Although there is no job with the Slammers guaranteed following completion of the internship, the educational
experience will be invaluable moving forward as you enter the sports business field.
Skills that will be enhanced by the Slammers program include:
Camera Operation
Video & Audio Editing
Public Speaking
Design
Live Stream Operation
Eligibility
An emphasis will be placed on students seeking internships for an excellent educational experience. Therefore,
it is preferred if students have achieved excellent academic achievement and would be receiving college credit
for the internship experience.
Evaluations
The Joliet Slammers will provide each intern with evaluations in accordance with their respective school’s
requirements. Further evaluations will be given by the Slammers full time employees.
Available Internship Emphasis
All Joliet Slammers internships are general education by design as each intern will have education in most
departments listed above. However, each intern will be given an emphasis (listed below) to focus their
individual education. Every intern will be required to present to other interns regarding their emphasis to
enable a holistic learning experience.
Areas of Education
How to set up, operate and troubleshoot cameras and microphones
How to set up, operate and troubleshoot audio mix boards
Curating music and audio cues for live events
Curating video content for broadcast and live events
Designing supplemental content for social media
Plan and design infographics for live stream and in-house video display
Draft scripts and/or reports for live commentary or pre-recorded reports
Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail and accuracy
Familiarity with DSLR and/or digital camcorders
Familiarity Adobe Creative Suite, including: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects & In Design
Familiarity of Windows and Mac OS
Highly motivated with strong work ethic
Passion for sports and strong desire to work in a team environment that fosters creativity, fun and
energy
Can work both individually and in a team setting
Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university
Must be able to earn college credit for internship
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by law.