Spire Sports & Entertainment is a diversified sports and entertainment organization that pushes the boundaries of traditional marketing to foster business growth in the rapidly changing modern era. Having acquired the Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the ECHL in March of 2020, the organization has seen tremendous growth in all areas of business development, highlighted by overall league-recognition as the ECHL’s ‘Rising Star Award’ winner and finalist in back-to-back seasons.
As An Organization We Continue To Strive Daily To Work And Live By Our Core Principles Of What It Means To Be a R.A.B.B.I.T
R – Relentless
A – Accountable
B – Be Positive
B – Bring Energy
I – Impactful
T – Team-first Mentality
Job Description
Spire Sports & Entertainment and the Greenville Swamp Rabbits are seeking a Social Media Intern for the full 2024-25 Season. This student intern will work, grow, and support the Swamp Rabbits Creative Media department and will be supervised by the Manager, Creative Media and Marketing. During this internship, this intern will be able to harness their skills, learn how to effectively execute them in a professional environment, and gain significant practical experience and professional development/mentorship.
Timeline
Mid August - May (Potential Post Season)
Essential Functions
Attends all home games and captures, pre-game, game, and activation social media video and photography posts live as directed by Manager, Creative Media and Marketing
Provides live game updates via social media stories as directed by the Manager, Creative Media and Marketing- utilizes platform tools to create engaging content pieces.
Assists with organization of Creative Media assets
Works with Manager, Creative Media and Marketing to execute social media initiatives, assists with scheduling and posting content on social media platforms.
Attends additional events and has in-office hours as assigned by the Manager, Creative Media and Marketing
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Educational Requirements: Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program. MUST be able to receive course credit.
Social Media experience in a sports setting is strongly preferred.
Experience and competency in the Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Organized and efficient, process and execution driven.
A positive attitude, growth mindset and willingness to learn.
Great at taking initiative.
Competency and working knowledge of social media platforms
Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Additional Benefits
Resume help, guidance, and advice.
Weekly check-in meetings
Opportunities to connect with industry professionals in field of work.
LinkedIn crash course
Hour long post-internship intern specific career consultation
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 able to receive College Credit for this Internship?
Please provide a link to your creative portfolio
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Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Spectator Sports
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