Summer 2026 Intern - Production Operations
2 weeks ago• Santa Monica, CA
Tennis Channel is offering an unpaid summer internship for students centered on production operations. This role offers a hands-on, educational experience in planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities across studio and remote broadcasts. The internship is designed to provide real-world exposure to live sports production workflows while earning academic credit.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of production operations in live sports media
- Experience with scheduling, logistics, and broadcast planning
- Exposure to crew coordination and production systems
- Insight into standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a broadcast environment
- Development of organizational and communication skills
- Providing support with Lasso crew and event scheduling software, including SOP-related tasks
- Assisting in developing and maintaining Production Operations SOP documentation
- Supporting PBTV production planning and logistics
- Assisting with production planning and scheduling for studio and remote broadcasts
- Supporting remote production logistics and coordination efforts
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- Current college student eligible for academic credit
- Interest in broadcast production, sports media, or operations
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with production tools or scheduling systems is a plus
- Currently a junior or senior enrolled in an accredited college or university
- At least 18 years of age
- Available to be fully on site in our Santa Monica office
- Able to commit to a minimum of 15-20 hours per week and 2 days per week
About PickleballTV
Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of America's fastest growing sport. With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game's top professionals and biggest stars. PBTV also provides viewers with first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more.
About Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
This is an unpaid internship position. The internship is intended to comply with applicable California and federal law governing unpaid internships, including educational training requirements. Because this is an unpaid opportunity, no hourly wage or salary is offered. This internship is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, except where required by applicable law.
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Client-provided location(s): Santa Monica, CA
Job ID: sinclair-16320
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2026-04-11T00:39:34
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Fitness Subsidies
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Fertility Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Snacks
- Holiday Events
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K)
- Company Equity
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program