Social Media/Content Creation Intern

This is an unpaid internship requiring 4-8 hrs/wk (or more upon request from the intern or school), hybrid remote and Chicago-based, and can be used towards school credit if needed.

About the role

The Social Media/Content Creation intern will work closely with the Director of Marketing and other members of the organization, involved in week-to-week social content planning and short content video elements for the Chicago Union. They will gain valuable insight into various aspects of a professional sports organization and support the team in telling the story of the brand through top-quality content and creative videography across all social media platforms.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a consistent structure, can-do attitude, and top-notch creative execution. This individual must take initiative independently, manage ambiguity, and embody the vision, mission, and core values of the Chicago Union ultimate team.

Must live in or be able to reliably commute to Chicago for team activities and individual player content capture.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective content, promotion, engagement, and conversion strategies.
• Create engaging digital content such as videos and other forms of multimedia.
• Shoot and edit high-quality videos for various projects, including games, training sessions, and other Chicago Union events.
• Conceptualize video features for the Chicago Union digital channels.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure content aligns with the overall goals of the brand.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in digital content creation.
• Archive and organize all footage and material.
• Create and curate a unique and engaging “story” that compels people to interact with the brand, and ultimately purchase merchandise or attend events hosted by the Union.
• Other duties as assigned to support the Creative Department.

Managing Day-to-day Social Media & Marketing Activities

• Plan, generate, and publish relevant, original content daily.
• Create editorial calendar and posting schedule – including short-term posts like Instagram Stories and Snapchat.
• Participate in live videos.
• Oversee design of digital assets to ensure consistency with brand positioning and company values.
• Control community management – monitoring, reposting, responding to online comments and reviews, etc.
• Build, test, and optimize paid social media campaigns.

Related Marketing Duties

• Develop sponsorship procurement videos and other materials.
• Attend and represent the Union brand at team and trade events (as needed).
• Participate in weekly marketing meetings.

Requirements

• Experience creating sports social content for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, BlueSky, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Ability to create fun content with the players.
• Experience creating a wide variety of content for social media and beyond.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a sense of accountability.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Must reside in the Chicagoland area and be able to attend the majority of Union events.

Schedule

4-8 hrs/wk (or more upon request from the intern or school), hybrid remote and Chicago-based.