Sports Broadcast Operations Intern- Fall 2026 Semester

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

SportsMEDIA Technology (SMT) Durham-based operations team supports sports broadcast all across North America, in a variety of ways. The scope of this department includes our travel team’s on-site operation of our broadcast technology and our recent addition of a remote production studio at our HQ. 

The Sports Broadcast Operations Intern will be exposed to the hands-on broadcast elements of our operations department. This includes the completion of SMT’s internal Certification Training program, traveling to support events/broadcast and supporting broadcasts from our remote production studio. Interns will work directly with leadership, coordinating producers and our clients, who include broadcast networks and sports organizations.

This is an on-site fall internship, averaging 35-40 hours a week, and we are seeking juniors/seniors with availability and a flexible fall class schedule to be able to travel for this internship, including open availability on Mondays and Fridays. Pay for this internship is $15.50/hour. Interns will report to our Durham Director of Operations.

 YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT SMT

• Enhancing product value through product knowledge and advanced communication with clients.
• Operating SMT broadcast and data collection technology.
• Handling data entry and cleanup of CRM tools.
• Providing excellent, client-focused customer service.
• Troubleshooting equipment and software.
• Becoming familiar with event specific SMT products (hardware, software, policies). 
• Assisting with inventory management.
• Assisting the systems group with systems build and documentation.          
• Building, reading, and reviewing documentation.
• Participating in departmental meetings.
• Balancing multiple projects and meet deadlines.

WHAT YOU BRING TO SMT                          

• Working to obtain bachelor’s degree in relevant field of work, including but not limited to, Communications, Broadcast & Media, IT and Computer Science.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact with staff in a positive and tactful manner.
• Proven ability to perform in a goal-oriented environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work with minimal supervision.

Who is SMT? 

SMT offers an unparalleled level of technology and services unavailable anywhere else in sports. Our suite of products includes fan favorites like data-driven graphics, clock-and-score bugs and virtual solutions as well as behind-the-scenes services such as video-board production, talent prompters and information systems. 

For 40 years, SMT’s broadcast, events and scoring solutions have played an integral role in the presentation of the world’s most prestigious sporting and entertainment events, from the Olympics to the Super Bowl, Triple Crown, tennis Grand Slams, NASCAR, NHL, NCAA basketball, PGA majors and much more. 

SMT is headquartered in Durham, N.C., and has divisions in Jacksonville, Fla., Fremont, Ca., Munich, Germany and Toronto, Canada.

Want to learn more about our technology and see our teams in action? Visit SMT.com or follow us on social media.

Are you ready to join the SMT Team and become a Game Changer?   

Apply Now! 

SMT is an equal opportunity employer.  

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