PUBLIC RELATIONS & BROADCAST INTERNSHIP - CINCINNATI CYCLONES

Syracuse Crunch; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Cincinnati Cyclones are seeking a Broadcast/Media Relations Intern to support the Director of Public Relations and Broadcasting throughout the 2025-26 season. The role involves writing, shooting/editing video, producing highlights, and coordinating with local media. This paid, part-time internship offers hands-on experience in minor league sports.

The ideal candidate combines broadcasting passion with a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic, including flexibility for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong creative, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing and producing video content; Adobe Suite preferred.
• Good understanding of ice hockey rules is a plus.
• Own a device to edit/work on (MacBook preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup/tear down of broadcast equipment and press box at home games.
• Create video content for hockey and general audiences.
• Cut/edit/produce game highlights for Cyclones home games.
• Serve as a liaison to local media and provide game notes and materials.
• Conduct interviews with players/coaches for broadcasts and media.
• Maintain clear communication with PR, social media, and interns.
• Help grow the Cyclones brand with engaging content.
• Sort player photos/footage and provide intermission analysis.
• Travel to select road games when required.

Skills

Creative writing

Video production

Video editing

Strong communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About This Position

The Broadcast/Media Relations Internship with the Cincinnati Cyclones is an all-encompassing position that will work alongside and report directly to the Director of Public Relations and Broadcasting throughout the entirety of the 2025-26 ECHL regular season and playoffs. The ideal candidate for this internship must have a passion for broadcasting, but also a desire to write, shoot/edit video, create content, and learn other duties as assigned. The goal of this internship is to enhance the on-air and media efforts of the Cyclones, but also for this specific candidate to assemble a versatile skill set that is practical to the landscape of a job in minor league sports. This is a PAID, part-time position.

About This Position

The Broadcast/Media Relations Internship with the Cincinnati Cyclones is an all-encompassing position that will work alongside and report directly to the Director of Public Relations and Broadcasting throughout the entirety of the 2025-26 ECHL regular season and playoffs. The ideal candidate for this internship must have a passion for broadcasting, but also a desire to write, shoot/edit video, create content, and learn other duties as assigned. The goal of this internship is to enhance the on-air and media efforts of the Cyclones, but also for this specific candidate to assemble a versatile skill set that is practical to the landscape of a job in minor league sports. This is a PAID, part-time position.

Broadcast/Media Relations Internship Main Duties

• Assist in setup and tear down of broadcast equipment/press box at all home games.
• Work with the Director of Public Relations and Broadcasting on creating video content geared towards both hockey and casual audiences.
• Cut/edit/produce game highlights for each Cyclones home game.
• Serve as a contact point for local media outlets to provide game notes, media kits, and additional materials as needed during home games.
• Conduct interviews with players and coaches for broadcasts and other forms of media outlets.
• Maintain a line of transparent communication with the Director of Public Relations and Broadcasting, along with Social Media Coordinator, Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Interns from other departments, and all others when necessary.
• Grow the Cyclones brand through new and engaging ways while upholding core brand values.
• Assist in sorting player photos/footage.
• Provide analysis through intermission reports and color commentary.
• Ability to travel to select nearby road games when asked.

The Best Candidates For This Internship Will

• Strong creative, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Have a strong, creative sense of developing/shooting/producing video content (Experience with adobe suite HIGHLY preferred)
• Understanding of the rules of ice hockey
• Experience in sports preferred, but not necessary
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Have their own device to edit/work on (MacBook/Apple Product preferred)
• Thrive in an upbeat and high energy environment
• Be able to multi-task and communicate effectively

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.