The Wausau Ignite are seeking qualified a qualified individual to join the team for the 2026 season as the TV Broadcaster to help create the best fan experience over our game broadcasts! This is an internship providing broadcasting experience in a collegiate softball setting. Our Broadcasting Intern will report to the Digital Media Specialist. This summer internship program runs from mid-May to late August. This intern must be available for all home games, along with any additional events assigned throughout the season.

Responsibilities Include:

Broadcast all 21 home Ignite games
Write post-game summaries and press releases for home and away games, distribute to media, and update website nightly
Assist with managing social media during away games
Work with video production and creative team interns to create content for the broadcast and social media
Community with local and league-wide media outlets through phone or email.
Prepare pre-game information for local and visiting media, scouts, and coaching staff
Assist local and visiting media during home games, including other broadcasters
Coordinate and conduct player and coach post-game interviews
Coordinate and conduct player and coach pre and post season interviews
General post game and season set-up, clean up, and break down of the press box
Work with official scorer and scoreboard operator during games to ensure accurate information
All other duties assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Must be a current college student (undergraduate or graduate)
Must be able to attend every game of the season
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, AP Stylebook, website editing, Microsoft Office products
Task management
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Cooperation, responsiveness, dependability, and proper attitude in dealing with others
including co-workers and media
Attention to detail
Comfortable interacting within all levels of the organization as well as outside contacts
Experience and background in broadcasting preferred

Who we are:

The Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite are members of the Northwoods League and are located in Wausau, WI. Annually drawing in more than 50,000 fans from all over the state of Wisconsin, the Woodchucks and Ignite have a reputation of being a fun, family-friendly option for family and corporate entertainment in Central Wisconsin. The Woodchucks and Ignite annually hire 35-40 interns. Former interns have gone on to work for the Minnesota Twins, Tennessee Titans, and many other minor league and collegiate league teams across the nation.

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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Ignite TV Broadcaster - 2026