What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social and Digital Media Intern - Augusta Surgin' Sturgeon position at Augusta Surgin' Sturgeon?
The Players League is a sports company that operates collegiate summer baseball leagues across the United States. It has several branches, including a sports media company and a sports apparel manufacturing company.
This internship will focus on managing the Augusta Surgin' Sturgeon Social Media and Public Relations efforts.
The Players League and the Augusta Surgin' Sturgeon seek a forward-thinking individual who can identify potential story leads, works confidently in a fast-paced environment, and is well-versed in the collegiate sports industry.
The Social and Digital Media Intern is responsible for the following tasks:
- Writing intriguing and accurate press releases and stories for the Augusta Surgin' Sturgeon
- Working with league and team officials, administrators, and staff to fulfill social media and press release requests
- Contacting relevant colleagues, athletes, and business persons for quotes and commentary for all press releases
- Reaching out to news publications to publicize press releases and gain traction
- Working with Graphic Design Interns for creative requests when needed
- Working with Photo/Video Interns for fresh content when needed
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Stays incredibly in tune with the happenings of The Players’ League and the GNCBL as a whole
- Pay extreme attention to detail such as grammar, punctuation, etc.
- Enjoys writing about college sports and business
- Is open to feedback on their work and willing to make changes when needed
- Follows competitors and colleagues to keep up with their activities
- Makes suggestions and brings their ideas to the table
- Is motivated by growth, engagement, and positive feedback
- Thrives in an autonomous environment
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.