Production Technology Intern - Spring 2026

Location: Chicago, IL Department: Production Ops

Barstool Sports is seeking a Production Technology Intern to support the Wake Up Barstool team and the CHQ Control Room in our Chicago office. This role offers hands-on experience in live television engineering, control room operations, and broadcast technology for a daily, early-morning sports talk show.

You will work directly with the Wake Up Barstool Director/Technical Director, assisting with daily show setup, live production support, and post-show technical development. This internship is ideal for students interested in live broadcast engineering, technical directing, and production technology.

This internship runs from January 19th to May 7th, is based 100% in our Chicago office, and requires an early daily call time of 5:00 AM.

What You’ll Do

Assist with daily technical setup for Wake Up Barstool, including studio and control room preparation.

Support the Director/TD during live broadcasts as an extra set of hands, eyes, and ears in the control room.

Help monitor audio, video, graphics, and streaming elements to ensure smooth live execution.

Troubleshoot minor technical issues in real time under supervision.

Assist with testing new production workflows, equipment, and technical setups.

Collaborate with the production team post-show to brainstorm and help execute creative technical ideas.

What You Have

Current sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in Broadcast Production, Television Engineering, Media Technology, Communications, or a related field.

Strong interest in live production, control room operations, or broadcast engineering.

Basic understanding of studio equipment, signal flow, audio/video systems, or live streaming technology.

Strong attention to detail and ability to stay calm in a fast-paced, live environment.

Willingness to work early mornings and adapt to the pace of daily live production.

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with on-air talent and production teams.

Passion for sports and live media is a plus.

Pay Rate: $17.05/hr

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.