ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

SportsMEDIA Technology (SMT) Jacksonville-based Electronics Design and Maintenance (EDM) team supports sporting events all across North America and the world. The scope of this department includes building, repairing and solving technical issues related to electronics used by our operations team and clientele.

The Sports Electronics Maintenance Intern is a position that serves to satisfy scholastic “work-exposure” degree requirements while at the same time exposing potential EDM candidates to the SMT Operations Department. As an Intern, you will work in a support role for electronics preparation (with on-site services staff), analyzing, repairing, testing, operating, and maintaining electronic equipment to support all SMT operations.

This is an on-site fall/winter internship in Jacksonville, FL, averaging 20-29 hours a week. Pay for this internship is $13/hour. Interns will report to our Electronics Manager, Research and Development Engineering.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT SMT

• Assist with the setup of all necessary electronic components for SMT scoring system, ensure appropriate tests are coordinated on all equipment, and perform such tests.
• Operate, repair, and modify electronic equipment components at event location.
• Provide electronic based technical support onsite at events, and via telephone to ongoing events.
• Provide preventative maintenance, repairs, and tests on SMT electronic equipment.
• Assist with maintaining an organized work environment in the SMT Electronics Lab & SMT Warehouse

WHAT YOU BRING TO SMT

• The ability to perform basic troubleshooting techniques. Using theory of operation of electronic components such as transistors, other solid-state components, integrated circuits, motors, servos, power supplies and other electrical devices utilizing various technical documentation
• The ability to perform through hole and SMT solder rework.
• Knowledge basic electronics components and functions.
• Knowledge of basic use of test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscope, logic probes, etc.).
• Capability to interpret electronic schematics and use them for trouble shooting.
• Hands-on computer hardware and software repair and modification knowledge
• The ability to
  1. work independently and to solve problems using knowledge & experience.
  2. work well under pressure in new and unique environments.
  3. travel to both domestic & international locations
  4. lift and carry 70lbs.
  5. work in various conditions, stand for long periods of time, bend and move as needed to carry and troubleshoot equipment.
• Willingness to climb ladders and use various equipment to set up displays.

ABOUT SMT

SMT offers an unparalleled level of technology and services unavailable anywhere else in the sports market. Our suite of products is a producer’s dream, from fan favorites like data-driven graphics, clock-and-score bugs, tickers and virtual solutions to behind-the-scenes services such as video board production, talent prompters and information systems.

For more than 30 years, SMT’s broadcast and onsite solutions have played an integral role in the presentation of the world’s most prestigious sporting and entertainment events, from the Olympics to the Super Bowl, Triple Crown, tennis Grand Slams, NASCAR, IndyCar, NHL, NCAA basketball, PGA majors and much more. SMT provides clients with a full-service, turnkey solution designed to bring producers and patrons the highest level of technical innovation available.

SMT, headquartered in Durham, N.C., has divisions in Jacksonville, Fla., Fremont, Ca., Munich and Toronto. Within its 700-plus staff, SMT has an internal R&D capability that stimulates the development of proprietary technology solutions for organizing bodies, broadcasters, teams and arenas, sponsors and event operators worldwide.

Are you ready to join the SMT Team and be a Game Changer?

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SMT is an equal opportunity employer.

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