Production Tech Intern

Barstool Sports • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Barstool Sports is seeking a Production Tech Intern to support the Wake Up Barstool team and the CHQ Control Room in our Chicago office. This role offers hands-on experience in live television engineering, control room operations, and broadcast technology for a daily, early-morning sports talk show. You will work directly with the Wake Up Barstool Director/Technical Director, assisting with daily show setup, live production support, and post-show technical development. This internship is ideal for students interested in live broadcast engineering, technical directing, and production technology. This internship runs from May 26 to August 30 , is based 100% in our Chicago office, and requires an early daily call time of 5:00 AM .

Requirements

• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a degree in Broadcast Production, Television Engineering, Media Technology, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in live production, control room operations, or broadcast engineering.
• Basic understanding of studio equipment, signal flow, audio/video systems, or live streaming technology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay calm in a fast-paced, live environment.
• Willingness to work early mornings and adapt to the pace of daily live production.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with on-air talent and production teams.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for sports and live media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily technical setup for Wake Up Barstool, including studio and control room preparation.
• Support the Director/TD during live broadcasts as an extra set of hands, eyes, and ears in the control room.
• Help monitor audio, video, graphics, and streaming elements to ensure smooth live execution.
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues in real time under supervision.
• Assist with testing new production workflows, equipment, and technical setups.
• Collaborate with the production team post-show to brainstorm and help execute creative technical ideas.
• Support additional large-scale live streams operated out of the CHQ Control Room as needed.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern