Social Media Internship

Ripken Baseball

Aberdeen, MD

Internship

Intern

3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 until late-November. We will be happy to work with your school to help you secure any required college credits upon your successful completion of the program.

Key Responsibilities

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 and content creation through hands-on guidance from professionals
Collaborate with brands and agency representatives to execute strategic sponsored social media campaigns
Conceptualize and design 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
Be considered to work in other roles or other events at the conclusion of the internship, based on performance

Requirements

Proven professional proficiency in managing Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok platforms
Prior experience working with content creation tools such as Canva and Adobe Photoshop
In-depth experience with capturing both video and picture content
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, primarily on weekends and evenings
Availability and ability for on-site work in Aberdeen, MD

Nice to Have

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 level of experience playing baseball/softball

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