Part-Time Sports Intern

MARC Media USA; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mainstreet Daily News, a MARC Media company, seeks a motivated Sports Intern to support high school football coverage and digital reporting for the fall season. This paid, part-time role offers hands-on experience in live sports production, reporting, and multimedia journalism.

The intern will help produce and stream live broadcasts while contributing written and digital content for MARC Media platforms. Ideal for students or early-career individuals seeking practical experience in local sports

Qualifications

• Interest in sports journalism, broadcasting, or digital media.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, particularly Fridays during football season.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, live-event environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup/breakdown of live broadcast and streaming equipment at game sites.
• Support live production of high school football broadcasts and digital content.
• Conduct or assist with pregame and postgame interviews with coaches and players.
• Contribute to pregame/halftime coverage with scoreboard updates and previews.
• Write sports stories, recaps, and related content for publication.
• Assist with social media updates during live events.

Skills

Sports journalism interest

Strong writing

Strong communication

Evening work

Live-event environments

Job description

Doing media right starts by putting people first. At MARC Media which includes MARC Radio, MARC Digital, and our newspapers Mainstreet Daily News and The Apopka Chief, we focus entirely on our audiences, our local advertising clients, and our team. We don't sell generic packages, and we don't broadcast opinions. We deliver real solutions for advertisers, real facts for readers, and real entertainment for listeners. To do that, we rely on our biggest asset: our staff.

Because we connect our Mission, Vision, and Values to all our goals, we strive to hire individuals who appreciate the foundation we provide and take the initiative to reach their individual potential.

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.

Benefits Offered: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance (dependent coverage options), short-term and long-term disability, FSA & HSA, retirement plans (traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) options) with company contribution, paid time off & holiday pay, employee assistance program, chaplain, employee pricing on new and used vehicles at select dealerships, and employee pricing on vehicle maintenance, repair, and parts at select dealerships.

For more information, please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) , Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) .

MARC Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, please click on the following PDF: EEO .