Role Summary
The Social Media Intern(s) provides students or recent graduates the opportunity to work with the Marketing Department and gain hands-on experience in a working press box. This role's main function is contributing to our in-game social media efforts and writing game stories.
Hours for this role vary, but this intern would be expected to work on game days in Toledo, OH. This schedule consists of nights, weekends, and some holidays throughout the hockey season (October-April, with potential of a playoff run).
This role will be covering for our upcoming Toledo Walleye season!
Essential Responsibilities
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Contribute to the team's social media efforts before, during, and after all games, including Facebook, X, Instagram, and Tik Tok.
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Write game stories for all home and road games and post to team's official website.
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Support Digital Marketing Manager and Social Media Specialist with team and in-game experiences during home games.
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Attend and cover select community events on social channels.
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Brainstorm new ideas and create engaging content tailored for each platform.
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Monitor social trends and contribute ideas to grow fan engagement and expand reach.
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Assist with fan engagement by helping respond to comments, messages, and mentions.
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Assist with other front office marketing efforts and projects as needed.
Qualifications and Experience
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Current enrollment or recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Broadcast Production, or related field.
- Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Ability to execute a number of tasks at the same time and working well under pressure.
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Strong knowledge of hockey.
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Organized and attentive to detail.
Skills and Competencies
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Approaches and engages the community in a professional and friendly manner.
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Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
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Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
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Experience editing short from video content (Tik Tok, Reels).
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Comfortable engaging with fans, approaching them, and filming authentic content for our social media platforms.
Working Environment
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Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, etc. for the duration of the shift.
Come join the fun and experience working for our local minor league teams!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Kelsey Jurgenson/HR Generalist, at [email protected]
