At the Grand Rapids Rise, we are committed to creating energetic, engaging, and fan-focused content that brings our team and community together. The Social Media Intern will help shape the Rise brand across all digital platforms through creative content production, graphic design, photography, and hands-on social media execution. This role offers valuable experience in sports marketing, digital storytelling, and creative design within a fast-paced environment.
The intern will attend all Grand Rapids Rise home games to capture real-time content and will assist remotely during away games by preparing graphics, live updates, and highlight materials. Collaboration across departments and involvement in creative planning will be part of the day-to-day work.
Responsibilities
(Includes but is not limited to)
- Create and assist with planning social media content that reflects the Rise brand voice
- Capture photography and video at all home games and select team events
- Support away game coverage remotely through graphics, updates, and content preparation
- Design graphics for social media, marketing campaigns, promotions, sponsorships, website use, and merchandise
- Edit and optimize photos, graphics, and videos for digital and print use
- Assist in producing short-form videos or simple motion graphics
- Post content across platforms and support community engagement
- Contribute to creative brainstorming and campaign planning sessions
- Help organize and maintain a digital asset library
- Monitor social performance and assist with weekly analytics reporting
- Ensure brand consistency across all visual and written materials
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience or strong interest in social media, graphic design, marketing, or digital content creation
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or comparable graphic design platforms is a plus
- Photography and video editing skills are highly preferred
- Understanding of design principles, visual communication, and social media trends
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
- Flexible schedule with availability for all Rise home games, remote support during away games, and team events
- Creative thinker with attention to detail and a collaborative attitude
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.
