Production Tech Intern
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
