The Florida Panthers are a community focused organization led by an authentic management team that served our country and now serves the South Florida community. The organization is on the rise and is experiencing success both on and off the ice. Led by General Manager Bill Zito, the Panthers are coming off their best season in franchise history, entering the 2024-2025 season as Stanley Cup Champions. Off the ice, the business is experiencing growth across all key metrics and our revenue is at an all-time high. The organization is expanding outside of Amerant Bank Arena via the renovation of the FTL War Memorial in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This state-of-the-art ice facility features two regulation-size rinks, including a new team practice rink with stadium seating, and a 4,000-capacity music theatre for live entertainment. The future is bright, and we are very proud of what we are building in South Florida.

Job Title: Content Production Intern
Department: Game Presentation
Reports To: Production Manager, Game Presentation
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Part-Time - Intern
Location: Amerant Bank Arena

Job Summary:
The Florida Panthers Game Presentation Production & Content Intern is an enthusiastic, creative, and highly organized member of the Game Presentation Department. The Game Presentation Production & Content Intern is responsible for handling all aspects of Game Presentation, while assisting with all facets of Gameday entertainment, content, and live production development. This position provides administrative, logistical, and creative support to the Production Manager, Game Presentation and Sr. Director, Game Presentation in developing a dynamic in-arena experience for Florida Panthers fans and visitors year-round.

Job Functions:

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Serve as Associate Producer for Panthers games, and Amerant Bank Arena events.
Assist with the game day content load-in process and ensure all graphical elements are properly labeled.
Assist the Sr. Director/Executive Producer in QC of all CG elements, lower thirds, statistics, and visual displays.
Attend all pre-game meetings conducted by the Sr. Director/Executive Producer.
Provide control room support on game days, learning and understanding the functionality of each game day position.
Assist the Game Presentation department in development of skits, in-game activations, on-ice features, sponsorship features, and additional in-game elements as needed.
Assist in the research and development of pregame shows, in-arena activations, theme nights, and sponsorship activations meant to enhance the game day experience.
Assist with marketing initiatives including city wide pop-up events, street teams, video shoots and watch-parties.
Assist with Content production and editing for all Game Presentation social Channels, Dance Team, Ice Crew, and Mascots.
Other Game Presentation/Entertainment related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Prior experience in game presentation, production, or live entertainment field (professional, minor league, or collegiate athletics).
Undergraduate degree from accredited college or university in broadcast production, communications or other relevant field of study pertaining to the role.
General NHL and hockey knowledge is strongly preferred.
Experience with scripting software (ShoFlo or other).
Experience with Ross Xpression and Ross Product line of switchers
Knowledge of baseline control room production equipment and creative software (Adobe Creative suite) is required.
Experience with video production, editing, and social media.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
Ability to lift over 25+ pounds for deliveries, giveaways, costumes etc.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Script Writing Experience preferred.
Ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a non-exempt intern position. Must be able to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.

We welcome all to apply and join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Content & Production Intern