Iowa Heartlanders

Iowa Heartlanders

Social Media and Communications Intern

Iowa Heartlanders Hockey - Intern
Coralville · IA
Internship: Internship
Summary:
The Iowa Heartlanders Marketing department is seeking enthusiastic interns interested in gaining hands-on experience with a minor league hockey program. You will be paid $50 a game day, with unpaid office hours. We require 4 hours a week for office hours. This position will provide interested candidates with the opportunity to learn more about social media, graphic design, and/or videography. These highly motivated individuals will be key contributors in capturing content, continuing the growth of the Heartlanders brand digitally, and creating engaging content for Heartlander fans.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Communications:
    • Writing featured stories, game notes, game recaps, and website content 
    • Media relations and broadcast opportunities for interested candidates
  • Social Media: 
    • Gathering, posting, and sharing content
    • Assist with photography 
    • Implement and execute social media calendars 
    • Create fun and engaging ways to generate content
    • Attend assigned games and practices
  • Graphic Design
    • Creating and editing graphics
  • Videography
    • Capturing and editing video
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • Flexible schedule (shifts include nights, weekends, holidays) **Must work all home games**
  • Work effectively within a fast-paced team environment
  • Stand/walk for an extended period of time 
  • Think creatively and have fun in a team environment
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and experience using Photoshop and Illustrator (Graphic Design)
  • Knowledge and experience with Premiere (Videography)
  • Knowledge and experience with photography and editing (Lightroom)
 
Application Process:
Applicants are accepted until Aug 31. 
 
The Iowa Heartlanders are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Questions:

  1. Are you willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays?

  2. Do you have a flexible schedule (including nights, weekends, holidays, and all academic break periods?)

  3. Do you have reliable transportation to and from the Iowa River Landing in Coralville, IA?