Company Description
The Badlands Big Sticks are a summer collegiate baseball team located in Dickinson, North Dakota. Founded in 2018, the team has been providing family-oriented entertainment with great baseball to Dickinson and the surrounding communities ever since.
In 2024, the Badlands Big Sticks will become members of the Northwoods League - a summer collegiate wood bat league founded in 1994 with 26 teams across seven states and one province, which has produced over 300 Major Leaguers in its 30-year history.
We are proud to represent the people of Western North Dakota and exemplify the spirit of Theodore Roosevelt.
Internship Information:
- Start Date: 2nd Week of May (TENTATIVE)
- End Date: 2nd Week of August (TENTATIVE)
- Housing provided
- Current enrollment in a college program is required
- Expected to be available for all Badlands Big Sticks home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays
- Expected to be available during the entirety of games/events from report time through conclusion of responsibilities. Schedule will be dictated by supervisor and is subject to change daily
- Expected to be available on non-game days to attend meetings, work office hours, and complete responsibilities as assigned
- Must be able to aid in all areas of team operation including, but not limited to, ballpark set-up and tear-down on gamedays, pre and post-season cleaning and organization, acting as the mascot when needed, and taking out the trash
Role Responsibilities
- Call all home games of the 2025 season
- Represent the organization on-air as part of the Northwoods League Sports Network
- Interview players as part of pre and postgame content
- Conduct research in preparation of each game
- Help produce off-day content and exercise creative freedom (including podcast, interviews, etc.)
- Initiate in-game interviews with players/staff as applicable
- Assist with player information and recordkeeping as needed
- Work with directors and producer to create the best possible product on NWL+ and ESPN+
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program
- Have previous baseball and/or sports broadcasting experience
- Proficient in statistics and baseball analytics
- Ability to act as play-by-play, color commenter, interviewer, and public address announcer when needed
- Technical experience working with radio and television equipment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a high-performing team
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency in social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X, Facebook), and experience in digital marketing is a plus
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Willingness to help others
Credit
- College credit towards a major, minor, or general elective may be earned
Cover Letter/ Questions
- Please email cover letter, along with sample of previous broadcasting work, and any questions to (email protected)