Tanner Harris · Manager of Hockey Operations · tannerharris@arizona.edu
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ARIZONA WILDCAT HOCKEY
CALL FOR 2026-2027 STUDENT
MEDIA STAFF
August26, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arizona Hockey Student Media Staff Opportunities
University of Arizona Wildcat Hockey provides the opportunity for experiential learning opportunities
through the Arizona Hockey Media Internship, consistent with the guidelines for a “100% Engagement”
experience. Media interns will be relied upon for key roles within the UA hockey media team providing
an environment to display their talents and learn new skills.
Selected student media staff will work directly with Media Coordinator Nina Wittmer, a media
professional with years of professional experience.
Arizona Hockey Media is an award-winning program that helps students gain a wide range of
unique real-world production experiences. The U of A hockey media internship seeks to
advance the careers of students interested in sports broadcasting and production or educate
those who are new to the field.
This is a professional team based mentorship program, with hands-on experience offered in the fields
of video, photo and broadcast media production:
1) Live Youtube Game Broadcasts for the 2026-27 season played at the Tucson Arena using OBS.
- Learn the process of producing a live broadcast using OBS in conjunction with video and audio
equipment.
2) Broadcast commentary of live games and conducting interviews
- Opportunity for interns to learn the process of hockey commentary and develop skills in both
prerecorded and live interviews in a professional setting.
3) Promotional and documentary video producing, shooting, and post-production.
- Technical experience and hockey knowledge is welcome, but not necessary –Manager of
Hockey Operations, Tanner Harris, will train, mentor, and oversee all staff – and tailor each
student experience to their level of ability. Dedication, reliability, and a cooperative team-oriented attitude are traits we value most!
Class credit is also possible for upperclassmen who are eligible for internships through the School of Theatre Film & Television.
Arizona Hockey Media student positions Fall 2026 and Spring 2027:
1) Videographers & Video Editors to help produce promotional video content (game promo clips, coach
and player interviews, Coach’s show, etc.) for use in the Tucson Arena, broadcast, Web, and social
media.
2) On-Air broadcast: Broadcast positions require background research and preparation with some
knowledge of hockey.
3) Game Day Social Media production: creating and posting om social media (Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram, etc.) from the Tucson Arena press box and throughout arena before and during home games
See more of our previous Arizona Hockey Media video productions and game broadcasts here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/uahockey
Interested students should contact Tanner Harris(tannerharris@arizona.edu) with a short description of
their previous media education and experience, future professional goals, and a statement of interest in
a specific Student Media Staff position.
Thank you, and Bear Down!