Job Description
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; Fle