Mostly Sports Production Intern

Barstool Sports

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 18,866 - 26,870

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

4% 401(k) employer match

Unlimited vacation time

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store

Financial wellness benefits

Monthly stipend for UberEats

Job summary

A sports media company based in Chicago is looking for a Mostly Sports Intern for the summer. This role involves assisting in daily production tasks, expanding content across platforms, and engaging with fans. The ideal candidate should have a passion for sports, familiarity with video editing tools like Adobe Premiere, and experience managing social media. This is a full-time, in-office position from May 26 to August 28, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in long-form video content.
Proficient with video editing workflows.
Experience with TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter/X.

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily production of Mostly Sports.
Expand Mostly Sports’ long-form content output.
Help plan, shoot, and edit additional content initiatives.
Clip, edit, and distribute highlights across social media.
Collaborate with the production team for engaging content.
Monitor trending sports news for timely content opportunities.
Engage with fans across platforms during live broadcasts.
Track performance metrics across platforms.

Skills

Strong passion for sports

Understanding of major sports leagues

Video editing skills (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut)

Experience managing social media

Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop)

Strong organization and multitasking skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut

Photoshop

Job description

Barstool Sports is seeking a Mostly Sports Intern to join our team for the summer. Mostly Sports covers the daily world of sports and beyond, blending commentary, internet culture, and fan-driven energy into a fast-growing live show. This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes sports, understands the digital content landscape, and wants hands-on experience in both live production and long-form content creation.

This internship runs from May 26 to August 28 and is based 100% in our Chicago office.

What You'll Do

This internship runs from May 26 to August 28 and is based 100% in our Chicago office.

What You'll Do

Assist in the daily production of Mostly Sports, including studio setup, managing technical elements, and supporting smooth live broadcasts.
Work closely with the team to expand Mostly Sports’ long-form content output, including vlogs, extended cuts, and live streams beyond the core daily show.
Help plan, shoot, and edit additional content initiatives for the summer, with a focus on longer-form storytelling and behind-the-scenes coverage.
Clip, edit, and distribute highlights, debates, and viral sports moments across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter/X.
Collaborate with the production team to create engaging, shareable sports content that aligns with the show’s voice and audience.
Monitor trending sports news and internet moments to help identify timely content opportunities.
Engage with fans across platforms and help drive conversation during and after live broadcasts.
Track performance metrics across platforms and identify growth opportunities.
Work Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, in-office, with flexibility for live events and occasional weekend coverage as needed.

What You Have

A strong passion for sports and deep familiarity with the Mostly Sports brand and tone.
Understanding of major sports leagues, storylines, and internet discourse.
Demonstrated interest or experience in long-form video content (vlogs, YouTube-style content, live streams, or similar).
Proficiency or strong working knowledge of video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, or similar), with an emphasis on longer-form editing workflows.
Experience managing social media and driving engagement across Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok.
Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop or similar) for social and on-air use.
Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive, self-starting mindset with confidence in a live production setting.

Pay Rate: $16.60/hr

*THIS INTERNSHIP IS NOT BENEFITS ELIGIBLE*

Barstool Sports is a company that will drive the way media is created and consumed for years to come. Working at Barstool Sports means being part of a team that is solutions-oriented, celebrates creativity, and supports one another.Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
A 4% 401(k) employer match
Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
Financial wellness benefits through Origin
A monthly stipend for UberEats

What We Value

Rep the brand as best you can
We have lots of different brains, be open to them
Never change who you are, that's who we hired
Find the solution, don't be the problem
Don't be afraid to try something new
Common Sense. Use it.
Be there for your audience
Always think about how you can help

Barstool Sports is for everyone. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.Barstool Sports does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Barstool Sports will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement.

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