Overview
As a successful Social Media Intern, you will play a pivotal role in strategizing, crafting, and sharing compelling content across The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen’s social media channels. You will actively contribute to the strategic brand marketing initiatives of Ripken Baseball. This paid internship will span from late August 2024 until late November 2024. We will be happy to work with your school to help you secure any required college credits upon your successful completion of the program. This is the perfect fall internship for college students who have an interest in sports, social media management, and marketing. Work will be in person at the complex on the weekends, however some weekday work can be remote.
As a Social Media Intern, you will:
- Learn 'The Ripken Way' to play an integral role in operating the best baseball tournaments in the nation
- Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for guests, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model
- Adhere to the Ripken values and brand standards, ensuring a consistent representation of excellence
- Acquire expertise in social media marketing and content creation through hands-on guidance from seasoned professionals
- Collaborate with brands and agency representatives to execute strategic sponsored social media campaigns
- Conceptualize, design, and organize distinctive content for social media platforms in alignment with brand standards
- Harness the power of social media tools and analytics to amplify audience engagement
- Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary customer service
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, displaying initiative, desire, and determination to champion the values associated with the Ripken name and brand
- Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently, while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants
Requirements:
- Proven professional proficiency in managing Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok platforms
- Prior experience working with content creation tools such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Top-tier communication skills
- Engaging, outgoing personality with abundant energy and proactive initiative
- Strong attention to detail
- Impeccable time-management and organizational skills
- Pursuing or possessing a college degree in communications or a marketing-focused field
- Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities
- Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including weekends and evenings
- Availability and ability for on-site work in Aberdeen, MD
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience in a social media management role or other communications related position
- Previous experience within the sports sector
- Genuine passion for sports, with a particular emphasis on baseball/softball
- Some experience in playing baseball/softball
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.
