Penguins Radio Network Internship (Spring 2027)

Reports to: Executive Producer, Penguins Radio Network. Location: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, with additional locations based on business needs. Status: Paid Internship, Part-Time, In-Person.

About the role

The Radio Network Intern will assist with the on-air production of the Penguins Radio Network. This internship provides hands-on experience in sports broadcasting and will include opportunities to gain experience in live sporting events, game-night production, writing, audio production, social media, and podcast production. The intern will work closely with the Penguins Radio Network team and on-air talent and will gain experience working within a professional sports organization and media environment.

Responsibilities

• Radio & Game-Day Production: Assist with the on-air production of the Penguins Radio Network.
• Gain experience covering live sporting events and supporting game-night production.
• Assist with game-night promotional fulfillment.
• Interact with on-air talent and support game-day broadcast needs.
• Gather sound actualities from players and coaches.
• Broadcast Operations: Secure guests for radio programming.
• Engineer pregame show remote broadcast using Codec technology.
• Digital & Social Media: Upload podcasts.
• Support social media for Penguins Live, including X, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Video editing for radio social media.
• Support the creation and distribution of digital media content.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have completed at least two years of college or demonstrate equivalent education, training, or relevant experience in a related field.
• Ability to work in person at PPG Paints Arena and at additional locations as needed.
• Availability to work 20–40 hours per week, including primarily weekday mornings and all Pittsburgh Penguins games.
• Major or minor concentration in communications, journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.

Skills

• Experience with remote radio broadcasts.
• Experience with Adobe Audition or ProTools.
• Experience with writing, audio production, or live event production.
• Video editing.
• Interest in sports broadcasting and professional sports media.

Pay

$10/hour

Schedule

Flexible scheduling within 20–40 hours per week, including primarily weekday mornings and availability for all Pittsburgh Penguins games. Hours may vary on game days due to morning skates and game-day production needs.