COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Sioux Falls Stampede

Sioux Falls, SD

Internship

Intern

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Sioux Falls Stampede is a tier-1 junior hockey team that plays in the United States Hockey League (USHL). The team plays games at the state-of-the-art Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The Stampede have won the USHL Organization of the Year award three times in recent years and were also recently Clark Cup Champions in 2018-2019. The Stampede ranks among the top per-game attendance throughout Junior, College, and Semi-Pro Hockey organizations. The Communications and Social Media Intern will assist the Director of Communications and Digital Marketing in all game-day initiatives related to the department, as well as regularly develop content for the brand. This part-time, paid internship runs from September 2025 to May 2026, working all 30 home games and supporting content development with weekly office hours.

Key Responsibilities

Update graphic templates for in-game use and social media, using Adobe Photoshop
Capture live in-game content for use on social media channels
Cut highlights from Hockey TV broadcasts for use on social media
Contribute to, engage with, and brainstorm ideas for all Stampede social media platforms
Assist in the creation and distribution of content for the team's website, social media channels, and other platforms
Develop content for all Stampede social media platforms using Adobe Creative Suite
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Self-Starter who is motivated and able to work with a team and by themselves
High-quality communication and organization skills are required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including the majority of the 30 home games from October 2025 to May 2026, along with adaptable weekly office hours
Must use your own technology (smartphone and, preferably, your own laptop, capable of using design programs)