Mostly Sports Production Intern Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Creative Arts/Media

Barstool Sports is seeking a Mostly Sports Intern to join our team for the summer. Mostly Sports covers the daily world of sports and beyond, blending commentary, internet culture, and fan-driven energy into a fast-growing live show. This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes sports, understands the digital content landscape, and wants hands-on experience in both live production and long-form content creation.

This internship runs from May 26 to August 28 and is based 100% in our Chicago office.

What You'll Do

This internship runs from May 26 to August 28 and is based 100% in our Chicago office.

What You'll Do

Assist in the daily production of Mostly Sports, including studio setup, managing technical elements, and supporting smooth live broadcasts.
Work closely with the team to expand Mostly Sports’ long-form content output, including vlogs, extended cuts, and live streams beyond the core daily show.
Help plan, shoot, and edit additional content initiatives for the summer, with a focus on longer-form storytelling and behind-the-scenes coverage.
Clip, edit, and distribute highlights, debates, and viral sports moments across Tik Tok, Instagram, and Twitter/X.
Collaborate with the production team to create engaging, shareable sports content that aligns with the show’s voice and audience.
Monitor trending sports news and internet moments to help identify timely content opportunities.
Engage with fans across platforms and help drive conversation during and after live broadcasts.
Track performance metrics across platforms and identify growth opportunities.
Work Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, in-office, with flexibility for live events and occasional weekend coverage as needed.

What You Have

A strong passion for sports and deep familiarity with the Mostly Sports brand and tone.
Understanding of major sports leagues, storylines, and internet discourse.
Demonstrated interest or experience in long-form video content (vlogs, You Tube-style content, live streams, or similar).
Proficiency or strong working knowledge of video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, or similar), with an emphasis on longer-form editing workflows.
Experience managing social media and driving engagement across Twitter/X, Instagram, and Tik Tok.
Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop or similar) for social and on-air use.
Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive, self-starting mindset with confidence in a live production setting.

Pay Rate: $16.60/hr

* THIS INTERNSHIP IS NOT BENEFITS ELIGIBLE*

Barstool Sports is a company that will drive the way media is created and consumed for years to come. Working at Barstool Sports means being part of a team that is solutions-oriented, celebrates creativity, and supports one another.

Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

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 Uber Eats

What We Value

Rep the brand as best you can
We have lots of different brains, be open to them
Never change who you are, that's who we hired
Find the solution, don't be the problem
Don't be afraid to try something new
Common Sense. Use it.
Be there for your audience
Always think about how you can help

Barstool Sports is for everyone. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Barstool Sports does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Barstool Sports will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement.#J-18808-Ljbffr