INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Mostly Sports Production Intern

CompanyBarstool Sports
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role involves assisting in the daily production of the 'Mostly Sports' live show, including studio setup and managing technical aspects for smooth broadcasts. Responsibilities also include expanding long-form content output like vlogs and editing/distributing viral sports moments across social media platforms.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1396
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Barstool Sports is one of the most influential lifestyle brands in America. With a rich 20-year history, Barstool Sports has one of the most highly coveted, fiercely loyal, and incredibly engaged audiences, which has put Barstool at the top of the charts. Barstool Sports is the preeminent digital sports media brand that has established an extremely influential and deeply authentic voice. Barstool Sports creates innovative content with massive distribution on multiple platforms, including web, apps, podcasts, radio, video, social, events, pay-per-view, subscription, and TV to an incredibly engaged audience. Barstool Sports reaches a hyper-engaged audience of 66+ million monthly unique users, with 46% of men and women in the coveted 18-34 age demographic. Barstool steals the spotlight in cultural moments. Their presence at major sporting events drives more awareness, engagement, and viewership in younger demographics than any other media brand. Barstool Sports and its founder, Dave Portnoy, consistently ranks as the #1 most influential social media account at major sporting events like the Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Golf, Stanley Cup Finals, NASCAR's Daytona 500, and more.
About the Role

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

  • 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 TikTok, 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, YouTube-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 TikTok.
  • 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 UberEats
 
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. 
Key Skills
Live ProductionContent CreationVideo EditingSocial Media ManagementStudio SetupTechnical Elements ManagementLong-form ContentVloggingLive StreamingGraphic DesignOrganizationMultitaskingProactivitySelf-StartingAudience EngagementPerformance Tracking
Categories
Sports & RecreationCreative & MediaArt & Design
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter Benefits401k Employer MatchUnlimited Vacation TimeCell Phone ReimbursementEmployee DiscountFinancial Wellness BenefitsUberEats Stipend