Sideline Reporter/JournalistAt — Novastar Basketball, LLC.

This academic internship gives students the chance to work directly on live coverage and storytelling for Novastar Basketball. Interns will gain on-camera experience, develop writing and editing skills, and contribute content for Novastar’s blog, social media, and other platforms.

Novastar Basketball Basketball offers a structured academic internship that integrates classroom knowledge with direct experience in a professional sports organization. Interns will gain industry-relevant skills in sports management, marketing, statistics, media production, and operations under professional supervision.

Tasks:

• Build a portfolio of work samples (e.g., stats reports, social media content, videos)
• Apply classroom knowledge in marketing, data analytics, or media production
• Gain real-world experience in professional sports
• Maintain a professional presence on the sideline and represent Novastar Basketball in a manner that aligns with our media values.
• Adhere to ethical journalism practices, including fact-checking, source confirmation, and impartial coverage.
• Edit transcripts and video/audio recordings for clarity, engagement, and compliance with league standards.
• Attend team meetings and practices (when permitted) to gather context and background for reporting.
• Collaborate with the media team to ensure consistent tone, brand voice, and factual accuracy.
• Assist in scripting and presenting sideline commentary or voiceovers for social media content.
• Write and submit timely post-game summaries, news briefs, and feature stories for publication on Novastar Basketball platforms.
• Conduct on-camera interviews during games and events with professionalism and journalistic integrity.
• Research and prepare interview questions for players, coaches, and staff based on current game and season narratives.

Training:

• All interns receive onboarding on team culture, ABA context, and safety procedures
• Weekly 1-on-1 mentor meetings for coaching and development
• Guidance in applying classroom knowledge to real-world tasks
• Shadowing opportunities and digital skills workshops
• Task Training: Walkthroughs and shadowing for assigned duties
• Supplemental Learning: Access to team planning meetings, recorded game footage, and media content creation tools

Learning Outcomes:

• Conduct professional interviews and distill compelling narratives
• Write timely post-game stories and media content
• Build confidence in live sideline reporting and digital delivery
• Apply media ethics and fact-checking in real-time situations
• Collaborate with production teams and create multi-platform content
• Build a professional portfolio of interviews, game summaries, and more
• Gain real-world experience in a professional sports environment
• Develop communication, teamwork, and content planning skills