Assist with the daily production of The Yak, including tech setup, content creation, live social interactions, and managing engagement metrics.
Barstool Sports is seeking a The Yak Intern to join our team for the summer. The Yak is one of Barstool’s most iconic live shows, known for its off-the-cuff humor, unpredictable energy, wild antics, and deeply loyal fanbase. This role is ideal for someone who understands the chaos, thrives in it, and can help amplify the funniest moments in real time.
This internship runs from May 26 to August 28 and is based 100% in our Chicago office.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the daily production of The Yak, including studio prep, props, tech setup, and live broadcast support.
- Identify, clip, and edit hilarious moments in real time for rapid distribution across TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter/X.
- Collaborate with producers to create creative, shareable content that reflects The Yak’s unique tone and personality.
- Help develop and evolve the show’s voice on social media through creative posts, original graphics, and platform-specific content.
- Help generate content ideas, bits, and interactive fan moments that fit the show’s humor.
- Manage live social interactions and help spark viral moments from the broadcast.
- Track engagement metrics and identify opportunities to grow the show’s digital footprint.
- Work Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, in-office, with flexibility depending on show needs and special events.
What You Have
- A current undergraduate with a genuine passion for The Yak and a strong understanding of its humor, cast dynamics, and audience.
- Sharp comedic instincts and an eye for identifying viral moments.
- Experience with social media engagement and platform-native content creation.
- An understanding of how to build and maintain a distinct voice on social media through tone, timing, and creative execution.
- Basic knowledge of video editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, or similar).
- Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop or similar) for social and on-air graphics.
- Ability to thrive in a high-energy, unpredictable environment.
- Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and the confidence to contribute ideas in a fast-moving room.
Pay Rate: $16.60/hr
*THIS INTERNSHIP IS NOT BENEFITS 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.
Top Skills
Adobe Premiere
Final Cut
Photoshop
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