Barstool Sports is seeking a Yak / Mostly Sports Intern to join our team for the summer. The ideal candidate will assist in the production, social media, and overall execution of The Yak & Mostly Sports, two of Barstool's most iconic live shows. Known for its off-the-cuff humor, wild antics, and hilarious conversations, The Yak has a dedicated fanbase that expects nothing less than the best in content. And covering the daily world of sports and beyond, Mostly Sports is a growing brand with an ever expanding Family of viewers. This internship runs from May 27 to August 29 and is based 100% in our Chicago office.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the daily production of The Yak and Mostly Sports, including setting up the studio, managing technical elements, and ensuring smooth live broadcasts.
- Help clip, edit, and distribute funny moments, highlights, and full episodes across social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter) to maximize audience engagement.
- Collaborate with the production team to create eye-catching, shareable content that embodies the unique tone and personality of The Yak and Mostly Sports.
- Manage social media interactions, responding to fans and helping to create viral moments from live shows.
- Track and report on show performance across platforms, finding opportunities for increasing reach and growing the fan base.
- Work Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, in-office, with flexibility for live events and weekend coverage as needed.
What You Have
- A passion for The Yak and Mostly Sports, understanding the show’s unique brand, humor, and audience
- Experience with social media management and engagement—knowing how to drive attention and build hype across platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Basic knowledge of video editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, or similar) and an eye for creating viral moments.
- Basic knowledge of graphic design (Adobe Photoshop, or similar) or the ability to create graphics for social / on air use.
- Ability to think creatively and help come up with new content ideas that align with the show’s voice.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking skills.
- A sense of humor, with the ability to thrive in a high-energy, unpredictable environment.
- A passion for sports, pop culture, and internet trends that feed into the show’s discussions and jokes
A proactive, self-starter attitude with the ability to adapt to an unpredictable show environment and the ability to do so confidently.
Pay Rate: $16/hr
*This position is not benefit-eligible*
Barstool Sports is a company that will drive the way media is created and consumed for years to come. Working at Barstool Sports means being part of a team that is solutions-oriented, celebrates creativity, and supports one another.
Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
- A 4% 401(k) employer match
- Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
- Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
- Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
- Financial wellness benefits through Origin
- A monthly stipend for UberEats
What We Value
- Rep the brand as best you can
- We have lots of different brains, be open to them
- Never change who you are, that's who we hired
- Find the solution, don't be the problem
- Don't be afraid to try something new
- Common Sense. Use it.
- Be there for your audience
- Always think about how you can help
Barstool Sports is for everyone. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Barstool Sports does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Barstool Sports will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement.
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Barstool Sports is one of the most influential lifestyle brands in America. With a rich history, Barstool Sports has one of the most highly coveted, fiercely loyal, and incredibly engaged audiences, which has put Barstool at the top of the charts. Barstool Sports is the preeminent digital sports media brand that has established an extremely influential and deeply authentic voice. Barstool Sports creates innovative content with massive distribution on multiple platforms including web, apps, podcasts, radio, video, social, events, pay-per-view, subscription, and TV to an incredibly engaged audience. Barstool steals the spotlight in cultural moments. Their presence at major sporting events drives more awareness, engagement, and viewership in younger demographics than any other media brand. Barstool Sports and its founder, Dave Portnoy, consistently ranks as the #1 most influential social media account at major sporting events like the Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Golf, Stanley Cup Finals, NASCAR's Daytona 500, and more.
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