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About the Sioux Falls Stampede

The Sioux Falls Stampede is a tier-1 junior hockey team that plays in the United States Hockey League (USHL). The team plays games at the state-of-the-art Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. The Stampede have won the USHL Organization of the Year award three times in recent years and were also recently Clark Cup Champions in 2018-2019. The Stampede ranks among the top per-game attendance throughout Junior, College, and Semi-Pro Hockey organizations.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about social media and sports? Are you interested in helping take our social brand to the next level? The Communications and Social Media Intern will assist the Director of Communications and Digital Marketing in all game-day initiatives related to the department, as well as regularly develop content for the brand. This position will work all 30 Stampede Home Games and assist in content development with weekly office hours. This part-time, paid internship runs from September 2025 to May 2026.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Update graphic templates for in-game use, social media, using Adobe Photoshop
Capture live in-game content for use on social media channels
Cut highlights from Hockey TV broadcasts for use on social media
Contribute to, engage with, and brainstorm ideas for all Stampede social media platforms.
Assist in the creation and distribution of content for the team's website, social media channels, and other platforms.
Develop content for all Stampede social media platforms using Adobe Creative Suite
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Self-Starter who is motivated and able to work with a team and by themselves
High-quality communication and organization skills are required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Previous social media experience is preferred, but not required
Previous Adobe Photoshop experience is preferred, but not required
A passion for social media marketing and digital marketing
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including the majority of the 30 home games from October 2025 to May 2026, along with adaptable weekly office hours.
Must use your own technology (smartphone and, preferably, your own laptop, capable of using design programs)

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.