Livestream Play-by-Play Commentator Summer 2024
Interested in having a quality experience working in sports? Would you like to help bring a high-level soccer experience to the Lansing community? Lansing Common FC’s 2024 season kicks off in May and we are currently accepting internship applications!
Our Mission is to be an organization that represents our community, using soccer as an inclusive force for good to educate, include, break down barriers, and come together to strengthen the Lansing area. We believe in bringing people together from all walks of life, listening to each other’s ideas, and working collectively.
Our Vision is that by being rooted in community, and by growing sustainably, we can build an organization for the long haul, creating opportunities for youth in our community off the field, and providing local players and coaches a platform to elevate their skills and get noticed on the field.
We compete in the Midwest Premier League, a group of like-minded clubs focused on sustainability, promoting high-level competition, and participating in regional and national cup competitions.
Candidates must be available beginning on May 1st, but could begin contributing earlier. The positions will run through early August.
Candidates are expected to work 6-8 hours on home game days with some additional hours spent participating in occasional community and team events.
The following unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities are designed for individuals seeking work experience in a related field, but all applicants are welcome. The team will provide interns with food on game days, transportation to away games (optional), and club merchandise.
Internship may be completed for credit.
Description: These individuals will be responsible for assisting with duties that may include, but are not limited to:
- Livestream broadcast commentary during home games
- Match preview and recap videos
- Writing stories about club and team activities for the club website
- Creation of social media and marketing content
- Interviewing coaches and players
- Attending occasional team practices
- Community engagement activities
Most home games are played on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Lansing Eastern Stadium and broadcast on YouTube.
Key Game Day Responsibilities:
- Commentate on games for our YouTube live stream
- Conduct and transcribe team member interviews
- Assist livestream producer as needed
Weekly Responsibilities:
During the week, candidates may be responsible for various tasks depending on their skills and interests. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Write game previews, recaps, and stories about the club
- Creation of Social Media and marketing content
- Community Engagement events
- Sponsor engagement
- Member and fan engagement
Please answer the following questions when applying:
- What would be your anticipated start date?
- Will you be available for the duration of the season, which ends in early August?
- Do you understand that this internship will be unpaid?
Please submit a resume for consideration to gameday@lansingcommonfc.com with the subject: “Live Stream Commentator Internship”.