The Grand Rapids Griffins are seeking a talented individual to join our social media team. This position of Digital Production Intern will primarily assist in capturing memorable moments of fans and gameplay. This will be a hands-on internship providing the intern with a chance to gain experience in the field of digital production and videography for a professional sports organization.

Length of Internship: October 2024 – April 2025, with the option to extend through the 2025 playoff run (Terms and conditions of internship may be adjusted at any time)

Reports To:

Senior Director of Creative
Digital Media Production Manager
Digital Media Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop concise, eye-catching, and innovative content to support a cohesive digital strategy
Work alongside the Digital Media Production Manager to create in-game and social videos.
Shoot, Edit, and Produce content pieces in a professional sports environment.
Ensure day-to-day communication with management while providing weekly analysis of work, maintaining current and accurate records of individual projects
Data reporting on various platforms in weekly presentations with management
Responsible for covering community events and team events on each of the different platforms
Conduct weekly hours in the office outside of the game schedule to edit, label, and brainstorm alongside the social team.

Desired Qualifications:

Must have knowledge of general cameras and post-production work
Flexible schedule with the ability to work game nights and community events (including weekends and holiday games)
Have a passion for the world of social media marketing, videography and digital marketing
Skills and knowledge of all Adobe programs are REQUIRED
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Outgoing personality; comfortable starting conversations with fans
Strong writing skills
Strong Internet research skills
Detail-oriented and organized
Positive attitude and a team player

Requirements:

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and eligible for college credit.
Available 30 hours per week
Must have own reliable mode of transportation.
Must have own laptop capable of processing design programs.
Must have own camera gear, however we have basic items that can be used in the event the intern does not.
Must be available to work all 2024-25 home games. Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required, and housing is not provided.
Completing regular office hours on non-game days
Various duties assigned

Benefits:

Career mentoring, along with tips and advice on networking, personal branding, resumes, and interviews
Parking and game night meals
Complimentary tickets for games worked

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this internship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Pushing carts carrying 10-25 pounds.

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.