Social Media Gameday Internship

About the role

We are seeking energetic and dedicated interns to join our team for the upcoming season. This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the fast-paced world of sports social media. You will work alongside the Marketing and Communications team to produce real-time content that engages fans before, during, and after Fargo Force home games. Opportunity to receive college credit if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide live social media coverage across Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram Stories
• Create engaging game day content including player arrivals, warmups, fan experiences, goals, celebrations, promotions, and behind-the-scenes moments
• Capture in-game promotions, mascot interactions, and community engagement moments as necessary
• Help identify creative storytelling opportunities that enhance the fan experience
• Stay up to date on social trends across platforms
• Maintain the Fargo Force brand voice and visual identity across all social platforms
• Various other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, Graphic Design, Photography, or a related field (highly desired but not required)
• Strong background and knowledge in Adobe Photoshop; other Adobe Creative Platform experience is a plus
• Strong interest in the sports industry, particularly knowledge of hockey
• Comfortable using a DSLR or mirrorless camera for photo or video
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, live event environment while meeting deadlines
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks
• Must be available to work all Fargo Force home games, which include evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Reliable transportation to and from games
• Ability to lift and carry camera equipment as needed

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience covering live sporting events
• Opportunity to build a professional sports content portfolio
• Experience creating content under live game deadlines
• Networking opportunities with professionals in sports marketing and communications
• Hands-on experience with one of the premier junior hockey organizations in North America