LEGACY LEAGUES BASKETBALL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Winter 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 and Tuesday nights starting December 3 and running through the middle of March.
- 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 have been able to get school credit for in the past.
(CONTACT jose.nebres@uconn.edu to discuss the possibility of earning credit through enrollment in COMM 4991)
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