Video Production Intern

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) is a leading sports and entertainment organization dedicated to excellence both on and off the court. With new leadership and a strong strategic vision, HSE is focused on building a premier NBA franchise and delivering best-in-class experiences for fans, partners, and employees.

In addition to Charlotte Hornets basketball, Spectrum Center serves as a premier venue for concerts, family shows, and major sporting events. HSE is committed to positively impacting the Charlotte community by fostering connection, inclusion, and engagement through sports and live entertainment.

The HSE Video Production Intern will support the video team throughout all phases of production, including pre-production, on-site shoots, and post-production. Responsibilities include assisting with equipment setup and breakdown, organizing and achieving footage, and contributing to event recap videos, department sizzles and content.

This is a paid, in-person internship. Interns will be paid $15.00 per hour, with the ability to work a minimum of twenty (20), maximum of thirty (30) hours per week. The 2026-2027 season program runs from September 7, 2026, through April 23, 2027.

Core Values

HSE embodies the following core values:

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Competitiveness
• Candor
• Accountability
• Resilience

HSE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. HSE does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Log, organize, and archive video clips to maintain accurate and accessible media libraries.
• Assist with production shoot setup, breakdown, and on-site support
• Support the creation of marketing, partnership, and community impact video content
• Assist with pre-game and post-game video operations to ensure smooth workflows
• Participate fully in the internship program, including workshops, executive speaker series, job shadowing, and an intern project
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Experience, and Abilities

To perform this role successfully, the candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Basic understanding of video production workflows.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills, particularly in media management
• Experience with basic video editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro preferred)
• Ability to assist with production setup, including cameras, audio, and lighting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and game days
• Ability to lift and move basic production equipment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to manage individual responsibilities
• Previous internship or experience in video, media, or content creation preferred
• Experience in sports or live event environments preferred
• Ability to travel to off-site events and campaigns
• Familiarity with sports, live events, or social media video content preferred
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university pursuing a degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience preferred
• Male collegiate basketball players must have exhausted their NCAA eligibility before participating in the HSE internship program.