Our Social Media intern will work with our Digital Department to develop content and execute the strategic vision for all minor social media platforms for the Minnesota Wild. The Social Media intern will assist in creating content for all of the team’s social media platforms, engaging with fans, implementing social media trends, and attending team events to support with coverage. This intern will be required to work events, nights and weekends as needed. Applicants for this internship are required to have experience using social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, as well as Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Photoshop and Premiere).

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Attend:
  • Community events
  • Foundation events
  • Player hospital visits
  • Brand activation initiatives (pregame parties, etc.)
  • Home games (as needed)
• Schedule & post content for the following accounts: (minor accounts)
  • Wild Gives Back
  • MN Wild Pup
  • Wild on 7th (as needed)
  • Hockey Day Minnesota (as needed)
• Daily maintenance on the following accounts: (minor accounts)
  • Wild Gives Back
  • MN Wild Pup
  • Wild on 7th
  • Hockey Day Minnesota
• Assist in basic web tasks on game days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Recent college graduate, major in marketing, communications, film/digital cinematography, creative writing or other similar fields preferred.

• Experience and knowledge of social media platforms (Twitter “X”, Facebook, and Instagram specifically required)
• Capturing engaging content (camera knowledge / iPhone videos)
• Editing photo/video content (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom)
• Social media scheduling services such as Sprout Social and/or Hootsuite (not needed but a bonus)
• Experience with a project management system, Wrike preferred but not required.
• Assist in basic web tasks on game days.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Enthusiastic to learn, sleeves, and chip in wherever needed with a positive attitude.
• Self-starter with strategic thinking abilities.

• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, lifting, and grasping.
• Position may require extended periods of time sitting or standing.
• Must be able to work extended hours (40+ hours per week on occasion) including some nights, weekends, and holidays for games and events.
• 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 opportunities 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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