TV Play By Play Broadcaster (Summer 2025)
AEG, Bismarck, ND, United States
The Bismarck Larks are offering an internship opportunity for a current college student with an interest in sports broadcasting to gain experience and knowledge in video and broadcast production. Bismarck Larks internships provide students with immersive, hands-on-learning to help position them for a career in the sports, entertainment and event industry upon graduation.
Who We Are
The Bismarck Larks joined the Northwoods League (NWL) in 2017. The NWL is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 25 teams, drawing more fans than any league of its kind. The NWL provides top college players from North America and beyond a summer collegiate baseball experience. More than 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball in the NWL's 31-year history.
The Bismarck Larks became the first team in NWL history to win NWL Organization of the Year in back-to-back seasons (2017 & 2018). The Larks sold out 27 of 36 home games in 2017 (75%) and continued their success in 2018 selling out 30 of 36 home games with an average overall attendance of more than 68,000 fans.
In 2020, the Larks became the first sports team in the country to play safely with fans in the stands during the COVID-19 pandemic.In 2021, the Larks sold out 92% of every ticket and were named one of the top 30 employers in sports by Front Office Sports in the company of the Denver Broncos and Savannah Bananas.
In 2023, the Larks were viral for rebranding to the Missouri River Motorboaters, hosted the NWL All-Star Game aired on ESPNU, aired two games on NBC - North Dakota, debuted the NWL's biggest videoboard, and hosted fans from 33 different states.
The Larks are committed to their mission of using FUN to make a difference in the lives of our community, employees, players, and interns.
The Position
The Bismarck Larks are looking for a play by play broadcaster to join their team in Bismarck, North Dakota for the 2024 season. As the play by play broadcaster, you will be responsible for providing play-by-play commentary during all 36 Bismarck Larks home games on the Northwoods League TV Network, ESPN+ and larksbaseball.com.
The play by play broadcaster will lead 8-15 live games featured on ESPN+ and (at least) one live game on NBC to be viewed statewide.
Start Date: May 5, 2025
End Date: August 17, 2025
Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have studied relevant fields including but not limited Sport Management, Broadcasting, or Journalism.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Broadcast all 36 home games on the Northwoods League TV Network or ESPN+, including pre and post-game shows during the regular season (and playoffs if necessary)
- Assist in the creation of each Lead-In Show with the help of the Technical PC Director
- You can watch previous games on demand for free:
- Responsible for any pre-game assignments including game/player research, statistics, and interviews
- Responsible for updating the official scoring roster, including taking headshots of new players and uploading to the team website
- Responsible for updating in-stadium elements such as the official standing and line up board
- Responsible for calling all the action of each game, describing in detail the action of a highly competitive, summer collegiate baseball championship season
- Responsible for post-game duties include but not limited to: live interviews, and a wrap-up of both nightly team and Northwoods League results
- Assist with writing promotional pieces for digital platforms and team program
- Assist with production of in-house video projects
- Maintain proper care of broadcast equipment
- Represent the team at various Larks and Funatix Events and participate in other outside, community events and mascot appearances, as defined by the team
- Promote a positive fan experience by interacting with our fans in all areas of the ballpark
- Game and Team Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Bismarck Larks home games and team events, this includes weekends and holidays.
- Funatix Event Availability: Expected to be available for all Funatix Events including but not limited to the Mandan Rodeo Days, company picnics, festivals, etc. Full event list will be provided. This includes weekends and holidays.
- Game Day and Event Hours: Expected to be available from mid to late morning through the end of the game and/or event. Schedule will be decided by the direct supervisor on a homestand and event basis.
- Non-Game Day/Event Hours: Expected to attend office hours of 9 AM-5 PM each weekday.
- Assist with distribution of team pocket schedules, posters and other marketing materials throughout the stadium and community
- Assist with ballpark set-up and tear-down before-the-season, after-the-season and during each homestand
- Assist with event set-up and tear-down at team events and Funatix Events
- Assist with Family Fun zone set-up and tear-down
- Maintain ballpark cleanliness including but not limited to: cleaning tables, chairs, Family Fun Zone area, etc.
- Every intern will be required to perform as the mascot at least once during the summer
- All other duties as assigned by Larks front office staff
- Availability to work all home games, team events and Funatix Events
- Play-by-play experience required
- Previous internship or job in live sports broadcasting preferred
- Experience using Adobe Premiere
- Experience posting to social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills
- Must be enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have a positive "can-do" attitude
- Ability to multi-task and handle responsibility
- Self- motivated and ability to take initiative
- Enthusiastic team player, shows enjoyment and interest in working collaboratively
- The ability to work extended hours upwards of 14 hours and lift 30-50 lbs
- Uphold our core values: Best, Uplift, Nerve, Teamwork. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best experience in sports.It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values.
- Uphold our service vision: Happy People Making People Happy. We want people who love what they do, who find joy in making others laugh or smile, who want to use fun and happiness to make a difference in the lives of coworkers, clients and fans.
Reports To: Video Production Manager
Stipend & Housing: This is an unpaid internship. Team does offer a stipend to help cover expenses such as housing, transportation, food etc. Team offers 2 options to accommodate interns who are local and interns will travel to Bismarck for the internship.
Option 1-
Stipend-$1000/Month
Housing-Not Provided. Intern is responsible for providing their own housing.
Option 2-
Stipend-$500/Month
Housing- Provided. Intern is responsible for deposit and utilities.
Credit: College credit towards a major, minor or general elective may be earned.
Work Samples / Portfolio: Please provide a link to broadcast samples or reel(s) in your resume or cover letter section of the application. Links can be YouTube, personal website, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
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.