Social Media Intern

This internship offers students or recent graduates hands-on experience in a working press box, collaborating with the Marketing Department to support in-game social media efforts and write game stories.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the team's social media efforts before, during, and after all games on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Capture and post real-time game day content.
• Attend and cover select community events on social channels.
• Brainstorm new ideas and create engaging content tailored for each platform.
• Monitor social trends and contribute ideas to grow fan engagement and expand reach.
• Assist with fan engagement by responding to comments, messages, and mentions.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the team, fans, and front office staff, representing the brand positively at all times.
• Assist with other marketing and public relations tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Current enrollment or recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Broadcast Production, or a related field.
• Willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong knowledge of hockey.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Organized and attentive to detail.

Skills

• Professional engagement with the community.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience editing short-form video content (TikTok, Reels).
• Comfortable engaging with fans and filming authentic content for social media.

Schedule

• Hours vary, primarily on game days in Toledo, OH.
• Nights, weekends, and some holidays throughout the hockey season (October–April, with potential playoff runs).

Working Environment

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and bend for the duration of the shift.