LEGACY LEAGUES BASKETBALL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION

Summer 2018 Roles:

• Keep full statistics for the league's basketball games in real time, just as ESPN does for professional/collegiate games
• Write post-game recaps of games as you would for any company or website that are published online
• Record video in a way that is compelling to viewers using Snapchat (and all of it’s newest features)
• Appear on-camera after each night’s games reviewing the action and doing some analysis
• Assist in other areas of game operations on weekly basis as needed -Interview players at halftime and post game using Facebook’s “Live” video feature
• Edit and compile game highlights into highlight packages published online

Responsibilities: 

• Keeping statistics accurately while the basketball game is going on (we will provide training)
• Writing post-game recaps in a timely manner after the games have concluded
• Come up with logical questions for interviews with players
• Record video in real time while the action is taking place
• Use apps like Snapchat and Instagram to post videos online
• Use basketball knowledge to understand time and score to relay that info to viewers

Skill Set Required:

• Some prior sports writing experience is required. Applicants may be required to submit a sample of something they have previously written.
• Prior on-camera and filming experience is a plus. Applicants may be required to submit a sample.
• A knowledge of the game of basketball is not required, but will definitely help.

Location:

• Trumbull, Connecticut. Games will be taking place at Insports Centers on Monday nights, starting June 4 and running through the middle of August.
• The address of the facility is: 29 Trefoil Drive in Trumbull.
• Other post-game duties can be completed throughout the week anywhere where there is wi-fi.

Compensation: 

• This is a paid internship (stipend) that students may be able to get school credit for in the past. (Talk to your Academic Advisor)

Application Procedure:

Please send your resume, and a short paragraph explaining why you think you would be a good fit for the position to thelegacyleagues@gmail.com. No cover letter required.

Contact Info:

Joey Zocco 203-414-1025

thelegacyleagues@gmail.com

Feel free to call or email anytime with questions or applications

League’s Website: www.thelegacyleagues.com

 

League’s Social Media:  @Legacy_Leagues

For more information, contact: Joey Zocco at thelegacyleagues@gmail.com