By: Ariana González
Josh Schreiber
Major(s): Journalism, Sports Concentration
Graduation Year: 2025
Internship: Cape Cod League
What drew you to your internship before applying for it? Which interests aligned with the type of work you would be doing?
I’ve had a couple of different internships for the Cape Cod League. I’ve always liked going to Baseball games when I was little, and I’ve always liked broadcasting.
How was the application process?
It's super competitive. They hire really early on, and positions are gone in October for the next summer. I applied for one role and didn’t get it, but they reached back out a month later asking if I wanted a different role. I would guess this happens pretty often, but it's true in my industry. They know who you are and what you’re about, so they’ll think of you in a different position.
What previous experience prepared you for the interview?
I had taken classes with Greely Kyle for a couple of different broadcast classes, which helped with cameras and broadcast experience and behind the scenes in general.
What did your first days look like in the internship in comparison to your last? What were some of the things you learned?
It was fun! My internship was over the summer, and there were lots of people from different places. On our first day, we were getting to know each other and what had to be done. Things happened so fast. Once we got there, we got an idea of the equipment and how stuff is set up. For the last day of my internship, you never know when it’s coming. You never know when your team will be eliminated, and then the internship will be done. My last day was business as usual, and then they were eliminated from the playoffs, and it was goodbyes.
Was there anything about your internship that surprised you? Things you didn’t expect?
Specifically in the Cape League, people from all over the country were from different states. It was interesting to hear other people’s experiences and meet lots of new people.
What are some of the things you learned from your internship? How did it inform your long-term career goals?
I learned more about broadcasting games and what goes into it. I learned that you don’t need a big studio. We did most of our stuff on computers and with cameras, and I learned how to navigate equipment and complex little things from a broadcast. Mostly, I learned the ins and outs of broadcasting.
What advice would you give to someone applying for this internship in the future?
Be open to anything. If you can get your foot in the door, it’ll open up opportunities for you. I wanted to be a broadcaster in the Cape League, and the first time I did it, I was a producer, and I ended up liking it, and it gave me connections to build a relationship with the people there, and opened the position for the next summer.