LEVEL UP FOR LOCAL INTERN
Position: Technical Director / Livestream Engineer
Department: Media, Broadcast & Production
Location: Your Community
Contract Type: Internship

Overview

The Technical Director / Livestream Engineer Intern plays a vital role in bringing live community events, sports, and local stories
to audiences through professional-quality broadcasts. This position supports the Level Up for Local mission by ensuring that
every livestream, camera angle, and production element runs smoothly, connecting communities through technology and teamwork.
Interns will gain experience using cloud-based broadcast tools, switchers, and remote-access production platforms used by CMP-TV
and partner media outlets, learning real-world skills in live digital production.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the technical setup and operation of multi-camera livestreams and digital events.
• Learn how to manage real-time video switching, overlays, and transitions.
• Troubleshoot streaming issues in collaboration with professional technical staff.
• Support audio and lighting integration for both live and recorded broadcasts.
• Help coordinate with directors, on-air talent, and production crews to maintain smooth workflow.

Skills & Learning Outcomes

• Real-world experience in digital broadcasting and live production.
• Understanding of video switching, encoding, and livestream management.
• Technical problem-solving and collaboration in professional production settings.
• Exposure to audio-visual equipment, camera systems, and broadcast software.
• Preparation for careers in event production, streaming, and digital media technology.

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Affiliate Partnership & Career Pathway

Interns in the Level Up for Local network gain more than valuable experience — they gain a real opportunity to earn
income through the Community Marketplace Affiliate Partnership Program. This innovative initiative connects learning
with earning by rewarding participants who help small businesses, charities, and community organizations grow through
digital visibility, social engagement, and local partnership programs.

Through this paid performance system, interns develop real-world skills in client account management, content marketing,
and partnership development. Many move on to roles in account management, regional coordination, or local business
representation — and for those who show leadership, there are ongoing opportunities for franchise ownership and chapter
development within the Local Community Marketplace.

Across North America, there are over 33 million small and mid-sized businesses, employing more than 60 % of the
workforce and driving over half of private-sector GDP. Yet, according to succession studies, nearly 50 % of these
business owners plan to retire within the next 10 years, creating a historic transfer of opportunity.

This wave of change opens doors for the next generation — young, community-minded leaders who can blend digital skills
with local entrepreneurship to help business owners transition gracefully into retirement while keeping their legacies alive.
At the same time, every business — from restaurants and gyms to retailers and local service providers — now depends
on high-quality media, social engagement, and digital storytelling to stay relevant.

Interns trained in this program become the backbone of that transition — helping local commerce evolve through creativity,
technology, and community-driven marketing.

The Affiliate Partnership Program ensures that those who contribute to this transformation can earn sustainably while
learning, creating a clear pathway toward career growth, business ownership, and local leadership.