Broadcast Internship- Fall 2021
USL Work Experience Program 2021
Job Title: Broadcast UWEP
Position Type: Internship - For College Credit Hours Only
Semester: Fall 2021
Location: Remote/In-Person Hybrid for Fall 2021 Semester
Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)
United Soccer League is one of the largest operators of soccer properties in the United States. USL currently owns and operates a Division II professional league (USL - Championship), a Division III professional league (League One), a pre-professional U23 league (League Two), and an elite level youth soccer league (Super Y League). Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of more than 65 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to digital, communications, and club services.
Program Purpose
Under the direction and guidance of USL Executives and Leaders (mentors), the USL Work Experience Program (UWEP) provides students with the unique opportunity to gain practical sport management experience in a professional sports league setting. By working on various strategic projects and initiatives, UWEP participants will gain hands on experience with league staff as well as its member teams.
Participants are tasked with and responsible for working within a specialized department but will interact with all league departments across the organization including: finance, business development, digital, marketing, team services, analytics, and more, with the ultimate goal of providing well-rounded practical work experience in sports to students.
Position Purpose
Under the direction of the Broadcasting team, the Broadcast UWEP supports the Broadcast department by assisting with the review of game broadcasts to ensure compliance and functionality. The Broadcasting UWEP will gain knowledge of game production and broadcasting cycles.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Weekly timing sheets for Kickoff and Halftime of every Championship and L1 match
- Review games and make extensive notes in all areas of the broadcast, both technically and creatively
- Review and document viewership analytics
- Organize and maintain broadcasting and production-based contact information
- Organize and maintain notes and fines that are sent to clubs, and track trends in their broadcasts
- Review Melts and provide feedback
- Assist with Communications history book and editorial tasks
- Assist with Communications media monitoring and related task
Qualifications
- Participants must be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field and/or training and must certify that they are able to receive college credit from an accredited college or university for their participation.
- With the UWEP program being remote this semester, participants must have access to a computer or laptop with reliable internet connection.
- Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint are a must.
- Strong analytic skills and ability to work proficiently within MS Excel are necessary.
- Excellent verbal communication skills are required.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic a must. Must have a “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn.
- Should be extremely organized and detail oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency.
- Ability to work under fluid deadlines and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
- Knowledge of sports/soccer is preferred, but not required.