The Carolina Thunderbirds are offering a variety of internship and volunteer positions for the 2019-2020 season. Seeking college students who want to gain more experience or needs class credit.
The positions listed below will detail the duties of the intern as well as the Thunderbirds staff member that should be contacted with a resume and cover letter. This page will be updated as the off season progresses so applicants are encouraged to check back frequently. Applications for internships are currently open and the length and scope of internships will be adjusted according to the intern's needs.
Thunderbird interns will have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of running a hockey team and the Thunderbirds staff can adjust to the expectations or requirements of a school's internship program.
Fall sports marketing/sales internship
Use grass roots marketing techniques to reach new target markets and share brand awareness of the Carolina Thunderbirds.
Internship duties will include:
- Thunderbird brand development and cultivation.
- Planning and execution of promotional strategies.
- Market research.
- Grass-roots marketing.
- Non-profit marketing strategies.
- Social media
Please send your resume and cover to Kaitlyn Lusk at klusk@carolinathunderbirds.com
Fall Game operations internship
Game Operations Interns are required to all 32 home games. We are flexible when it comes game dates if any circumstances occur. Interns will assist in making game day run smoothly and help with fan engagement.
Internship duties will include:
- Planning and executing game operations strategies.
- Coordinating game-day volunteers and ensuring the smooth flow of game scripts.
- Development of game policies.
- Fan engagement.
- office hours
- assisting with Kids Club Program/birthday packages
- implementing kids club program
Please send your resume and cover to Kaitlyn Lusk at klusk@carolinathunderbirds.com
Fall Media Production Internship – Carolina Thunderbirds
DESCRIPTION
The Carolina Thunderbirds are seeking interns to assist in media production work ahead of the 2018-19 FHL season. Interns will assist in game day broadcasts for all (32) home games including camera and graphics work and will also assist on various media and video projects during the season. On-air chances are possible for the right person. THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Live camera operation for home game days
Graphic directing for live broadcasts
Editing of highlights for local news and website
Filming/editing for team media projects
Some game recap writing
REQUIREMENTS
Basic knowledge of sports broadcasting, hockey knowledge preferred but not required
Understanding of cameras, broadcast/streaming software, radio broadcast scheduling, graphics packages, editing software and edit sequencing.
Interviewing skills preferred but not required
PREFERRED MAJORS
Film/TV production, Graphic Design, Broadcasting, Communications or other similar majors
CONTACT
Zak DeBeaussaert – 336-748-3950, zakd@carolinathundebirds.com
Kaitlyn Lusk – 336-774-8882, klusk@carolinathunderbirds.com
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