Penguins Radio Network Internship (Spring 2027)

Pittsburgh Penguins; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins are seeking a Radio Network Intern to support the Penguins Radio Network’s on-air production and game-night operations. You will gain hands-on experience in live sports broadcasting, audio production, social media, and digital content creation while collaborating with the Penguins Radio Network team and on-air talent at PPG Paints Arena and other locations as needed.

The internship offers a flexible 20-40 hour weekly schedule, primarily weekday mornings, and requires

Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of college or equivalent.
• Major or minor concentration in communications, journalism, broadcasting, or related field.
• Ability to work in person at PPG Paints Arena and at additional locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the on-air production of the Penguins Radio Network.
• Gain experience covering live sporting events and supporting game-night production.
• Assist with game-night promotional fulfillment.
• Interact with on-air talent and support game-day broadcast needs.
• Gather sound actualities from players and coaches.
• Secure guests for radio programming.
• Engineer pregame show remote broadcast using Codec technology.
• Upload podcasts.
• Support social media for Penguins Live (X, Instagram, Facebook).
• Video editing for radio social media.
• Support creation and distribution of digital media content.

Skills

Broadcasting

Communications

Live event production

Education

Two years of college or equivalent education

Tools

Adobe Audition

ProTools

Video editing

Job description

Reports to: Executive Producer, Penguins Radio Network

Location: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, with additional locations based on business needs.

Status: Paid Internship, Part-Time, In-Person

Schedule: Flexible scheduling within 20-40 hours per week, including primarily weekday mornings and availability for all Pittsburgh Penguins games. Hours may vary on game days due to morning skates and game-day production needs.

Compensation: $10/hour

Overview

The Radio Network Intern will assist with the on-air production of the Penguins Radio Network. This internship provides hands-on experience in sports broadcasting and will include opportunities to gain experience in live sporting events, game-night production, writing, audio production, social media, and podcast production.

The intern will work closely with the Penguins Radio Network team and on-air talent and will gain experience working within a professional sports organization and media environment.

Key Responsibilities

Radio & Game-Day Production

• Assist with the on-air production of the Penguins Radio Network.
• Gain experience covering live sporting events and supporting game-night production.
• Assist with game-night promotional fulfillment.
• Interact with on-air talent and support game-day broadcast needs.
• Gather sound actualities from players and coaches.

Broadcast Operations

• Secure guests for radio programming.
• Engineer pregame show remote broadcast using Codec technology

Digital & Social Media

• Upload podcasts.
• Support social media for Penguins Live, including X, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Video editing for radio social media.
• Support the creation and distribution of digital media content.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Applicants should have completed at least two years of college or demonstrate equivalent education, training, or relevant experience in a related field.
• Ability to work in person at PPG Paints Arena and at additional locations as needed.
• Availability to work 20-40 hours per week, including primarily weekday mornings and all Pittsburgh Penguins games.
• Major or minor concentration in communications, journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with remote radio broadcasts.
• Experience with Adobe Audition or ProTools.
• Experience with writing, audio production, or live event production.
• Video editing.
• Interest in sports broadcasting and professional sports media.

Penguins Internship Program Information

Application Deadline: September 28th, 2026

Application Review: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and reached out with initial communication by Friday, October 30th, at the latest.

Anticipated Internship Term: January 11th, 2027 - April 16th, 2027

Course Credit: Students remain eligible for earning course credits for their internship and will be responsible for ensuring that the internship meets the criteria of their program and/or university.

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.