Athens Rock Lobsters Social Media Intern
As a Social Media Intern, this role serves as the Athens Rock Lobsters’ voice and behind-the-scenes personality, so the team member must seize the opportunity to entertain and engage with fans. This person will help drive conversation across social media platforms, sparking meaningful discussions through keen observation and playing a vital role in content creation and distribution.
This individual will be self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic. They will possess excellent writing skills, be agile, be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and have outstanding attention to detail. The right candidate will have experience as a writer, knowledge of the sport of hockey and its in-game flow, proficiency in photo and video editing tools, and expertise in all aspects of Athens Rock Lobsters. Flexible hours and a strong work ethic are expected.
ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Brainstorm and develop content for publication to social platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok
- Ensure that all copywriting is grammatically correct and factually accurate
- Contribute to developing the Athens Rock Lobsters’ social persona and voice that fans associate with the team
- Drive conversation across social platforms by engaging with fans, teams, players, corporate partners, community partners, and more
- Collaborate regularly with the team on distribution strategy, including the Director of Community Relations, Community Relations Intern, CMO, Partnership Fulfillment Coordinator, and more
- Expose and develop player personalities
- Apply data and insights to publishing strategy and content development
- Have flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required based on the game and event schedule and departmental scheduling needs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge and experience in social media or content creation
- Deep understanding of the ever-evolving social landscape with expert knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok
- Excellent writing and verbal skills
- Great attention to detail
- Organized with the ability to reprioritize tasks consistently
- Must have passion for hockey and knowledge of the Athens Rock Lobsters team, history, league, players, etc
- Experience with photo, graphic, and video editing tools
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.
