Iowa Wild - Social Media Intern

Our Social Media Intern will work with our Digital Media Manager to develop content and execute the strategic vision for all social media channels for the Iowa Wild. The Social Media intern will assist in creating content for all the team’s social media channels, engaging with fans, implementing social media trends, and attending team events to support coverage. This intern will be required to work events, nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Attend:
  • Community events
  • Player appearances
  • Brand activation initiatives (pregame parties, etc.)
  • Home games
• Create, edit, schedule, and post content to the following Iowa Wild channels:
  • X
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Threads
  • YouTube
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification

• Current student majoring in marketing, communications, film/digital cinematography, creative writing or other related field, or recent college graduate with degree in one of these fields.

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge and experience with the following social platforms: TikTok, X, Facebook, and Instagram
• Experience capturing engaging content with camera and iPhone.
• Experience editing photo/video content, Premier Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom software preferred but not required.
• Experience utilizing social media scheduling services, Agorapulse, Sprout Social or Hootsuite preferred but not required.
• Experience working in Project Management system is a plus, Lytho preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the sport of hockey strongly preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently.
• High-quality communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for social media.

Work Conditions

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays for games and events. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, knelling, twisting, lifting, grasping.
• Position may require extended periods of time sitting or standing.
• Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the People Team to request an accommodation. We will engage in an interactive process to assess your needs and provide appropriate accommodations to enable you to perform the essential functions of the position unless it would cause an undue hardship.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and promote a work environment that respects and supports individuals without bias.

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