Part-Time Sports Intern

Mainstreet Daily News - Part-Time Sports Intern (Fall 2026) Mainstreet Daily News, a MARC Media company, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Sports Intern to support our high school football coverage and digital sports reporting efforts throughout the fall season. This paid, part-time position offers hands-on experience in live sports production, reporting, and multimedia journalism. The intern will play a key role in helping produce and stream live high school football broadcasts while contributing written and digital content for Mainstreet Daily News platforms. This position is ideal for students or early-career individuals seeking practical experience in local sports journalism and multimedia production. MARC Media Group is a privately held, growing media company focused on helping local businesses connect with their communities through radio, digital, print, and integrated marketing solutions. We are a values-driven organization committed to serving our employees, clients, and communities well. Schedule and Compensation Part-time - flex time + Friday evenings (10 hours per week August through November) Hours vary based on game schedules Compensation: $15/hour Key Responsibilities Assist in the setup and breakdown of live broadcast and streaming equipment at game sites Support live production of Mainstreet Daily News high school football broadcasts, including monitoring stream quality and coordinating commercial transitions Conduct or assist with pregame and postgame interviews with coaches and players Contribute to pregame and halftime coverage, including scoreboard updates and previews Write sports stories, recaps, and related content for publication Assist with social media updates during live events as needed Gain hands-on experience in live sports production and digital streaming Develop interviewing and reporting skills in a real-time newsroom environment Learn best practices in multimedia journalism, including audio, video, and written content Shadow experienced sports journalists with opportunities for increased on-air or reporting duties Qualifications Interest in sports journalism, broadcasting, or digital media Strong communication and writing skills Ability to work evenings, particularly Fridays during football season Comfortable working in fast-paced, live-event environments Reliable transportation to local high school football game sites Basic familiarity with social media platforms To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MARC Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We participate in the E-Verify program. Upon an applicant's request, MARC Media will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr