Social Media & Communications Internship
Des Moines Menace
Date: 1 week ago
City: Des Moines, IA
Contract type: Intern
The Menace is looking for a highly motivated individual interested in being a part of the United Soccer League team in Des Moines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, the ability to multitask, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. In this role, you will work in a creative space for a popular sports organization that operates in an exciting, professional environment. This is a paid, full-time summer position.
Responsibilities
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Responsibilities
- Create, plan and implement a comprehensive social media content plan to enhance the club’s brand presence, engagement, and storytelling across platforms.
- Collaborate with creative services team to develop, curate, and manage engaging content daily across all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn.
- Identify compelling and creative storylines to pitch and assist in bringing them to life.
- Support the development of departmental publications (e.g., press releases, media advisories, game notes, media guide, strategy and messaging, etc.).
- Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within industry, local market and corporate/non-sports media.
- Actively engage with fans and manage the club’s online community.
- Maintain and update all media archives, including local and national media clips, quotes repository, and press materials.
- Work Menace home matches in May – August. This includes full-day dedication to game day set up, servicing fans, and post-game tear down. In game responsibilities include real time social media coverage and keeping game stats for league reporting.
- Cover club activities including but not limited to matches, training sessions, press conferences, player appearances, and events. As available, assist with pre-season events such as Open Cup and spring youth programs. Assist with other in-season events such as summer camps, player appearances, and community events.
- Maintain confidentiality for sensitive club information.
- Other projects and duties as directed by Menace Soccer Operations Manager.
- Bachelor’s degree, or working towards a degree, in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or related field is preferred.
- Working knowledge of major social media platforms, best practices, and analytics tools.
- Ability to be detail oriented, problem solve, and communicate with colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at a time with tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Passion for engaging audiences, working with others, storytelling, outside the box thinking and pushing the creative boundaries of sports video content.
- Proven team player who is willing to work flexible hours including long days, nights, and weekends.
- A passion for sports and knowledge of the game of soccer is preferred.
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