SNY Technical Operations Internship Summer 2023

Company Description

SNY is an Emmy Award winning regional sports content creator with both linear television and digital platform distribution. SNY provides unparalleled and exclusive coverage of the New York Mets, New York Jets, UCONN Women’s Basketball and all things New York sports. As New York's leader in local sports coverage, SNY delivers the most comprehensive access to all the Tri-State area's professional and collegiate sports teams through exclusive live games, nightly sports programs, and original entertainment. The linear network serves approximately nine million homes throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and nationally through select providers. SNY also distributes up-to-the-minute New York sports news and exclusive series digitally at SNY.tv, and through its social channels on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Job Description

The Tech Ops Internship is intended to provide an undergraduate level student hands-on experience in multi-platform technical areas in Broadcast Operations. The candidate will be assisting Tech Managers and Technicians in the daily operations of the studio/control room environments. Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist in accomplishing the responsibilities of “on-air” technical operations.
• Observe and learn specific duties connected to various types of equipment systems.
• Shadow staff and freelance employees as they operate those various systems.
• Learn to support and perform other daily related duties at SNY as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently a Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree majoring Media or Television Production, final semester preferred (for Summer placements, candidate should be a rising Senior).
• A self-motivated individual with a passion for broadcasting, who is capable of multitasking and functioning in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Solid verbal communication skills.
• Strong aptitude in broadcast equipment systems and problem-solving.
• Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Desire to learn new digital technologies.
• Experience with non-linear newsroom systems a plus.
• Position requires working some nights and weekends.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by SNY.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols. 

Hourly rate: $15

Additional Information

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