Cedar Rapids Roughriders
Social Media Intern
Cedar Rapids Roughriders - Intern
Cedar Rapids · IA
Social Media · Marketing · Digital Marketing
2
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The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are looking for a Social Media Intern to support the RoughRiders staff. This position provides hands-on, all-access experience with exposure to what goes into creating content for live sporting events and digital platforms. This role combines content creation, organization, editing, and creativity to ensure efficient content delivery and a well-maintained brand identity across a professional hockey team’s media outlets.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Assist with managing home game-day social media content
- Assist in creating graphics and templates
- Assist in creating content for all social media platforms, with an emphasis on TikTok
- Assist in creating weekend recap videos, website content, and written recaps
- Develop unique content ideas
- Work scheduled office hours during the week to assist with content creation, content planning, and other departmental projects
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field
- Availability to attend home games and work scheduled weekday office hours throughout the season
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or other content creation software is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Energetic, reliable, and able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, live-game environment, including walking on an ice surface
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 10–15 pounds
*This is an unpaid internship intended for students seeking academic credit and/or looking to build their resumes and gain experience in the sports industry*
The Team: The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), a Tier I junior hockey league. Since joining the USHL in 1999, the RoughRiders have built a tradition of success both on and off the ice while providing unforgettable experiences for players, fans, and the Cedar Rapids community.
The Team: The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), a Tier I junior hockey league. Since joining the USHL in 1999, the RoughRiders have built a tradition of success both on and off the ice while providing unforgettable experiences for players, fans, and the Cedar Rapids community.
- Learn more about us here: https://roughridershockey.com/
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.
Job Questions:
Will you be receiving academic credit for this internship?
This position requires attendance at home games and scheduled weekday office hours. Do you foresee any scheduling conflicts that would impact your availability?
Have you had any experience working in social media, sports media, content creation, photography, videography, or graphic design? Please describe.
Please provide links to any social media accounts, portfolios, graphic design work, photography, videography, or other content you have created.
