Overview

As a successful Social Media Intern, you will be responsible for assisting with the social media for our summer weeklong tournament operations onsite at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, SC. We will be happy to work with your school to help you get required college credits for your successful completion of the program. The internship will run from May 14, 2026 - August 10, 2026.

As a Social Media Intern, you will:

Absorb training and demonstrate the initiative, desire, and drive to help uphold the values established by the Ripken name and brand

Create and facilitate a fun, dynamic atmosphere for kids, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model during baseball and non-baseball activities

Assist the operations staff in building and presenting social media strategy, while delivering an effective social cadence to increase brand awareness and engagement

Engage and respond to all customer service inquiries to The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach social channels

Exhibit authority and responsibility on the complex, while coordinating resources with other interns, seasonal staff and supervisors

Develop an understanding and execute pre-event and post-event preparations

Generate ideas and establish objectives under the direction of the Operations Team

Compose article and blogs with purpose of recapping tournament results, news, and activity

Required Skills:

Must be a current college student or recent graduate

Outgoing, friendly personality, creative, excellent communication skills, strong initiative

Strong detail-orientation, with ability to problem-solve, and good time-management skills

Work schedule will vary, nights and weekends will be required

Preferred Skills:

A passion for sports and prior work experience in customer service, marketing, or media relations

Familiarity with all aspects of social media; Twitter, Instagram & Facebook platforms

Previous experience with video editing software is a plus

College student majoring in marketing, advertising or communications desired

Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task

Ability to communicate and maintain a professional demeanor

Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Highly organized and task oriented with excellent critical thinking skills

What’s in it for you:

Learn “The Ripken Way” about how to operate one of the best youth baseball facilities in the nation

Work for one of the most respected names in the game of baseball

Exposure to multiple departments to achieve a common company-wide goal

Earn college credit

Take Ripken Baseball’s social media platforms to the next level by increasing brand awareness

Showcase your potential for future employment within a multi-faceted organization

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