Programming Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic intern to join us for the Summer 2026 semester! This is a great opportunity for current college students looking to gain experience in a fast-paced work environment learning from our experienced team.

Reporting to the Programming Supervisors of NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh, the Programming Intern will assist with strategic and operational efforts to build and curate live programming schedules for NESN, SportsNet Pittsburgh and its associated streaming platforms. This role is best fit for someone who is interested in discovering how a network’s content is negotiated, acquired, developed and transmitted to the viewing audience.

This is an onsite internship in Watertown, MA paying $15/hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with input of monthly schedules, including product metadata for affiliate EPGs.
• Adjust “eNames” data to reflect ASRUN logs daily to keep accurate Nielson ratings.
• Execute ratings requests using Nielsen Local TV View web portal.
• Support Programming Supervisors with monthly distribution, including affidavits, air dates, and affiliate reports.
• Support planning of upcoming college partner schedules for NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh.
• Create mapping for live event planning and Master Control transmission for the Fall-Winter 2026-27 season.
• Monitor performance of linear programming, live streaming, and VOD content.
• Draft and organize new partner contracts for third party vendors.
• Generate imagery for new VOD content and collections on NESN 360.
• Curate NESN 360 content via ViewLift App CMS to keep home page fresh and relevant.
• Assist in planning and execution of NESN Nation FAST Channel schedule.
• Screen third-party program pitches and offer feedback to Programming team.
• Observe select NESN productions as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled as a student in a college or university, Communications, Sports Management or another related major is preferred.
• Ability to be in the Watertown office 3 days a week.
• Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

NESN is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR team at [email protected] or 617-536-9233.

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