What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media and Marketing Intern position at Brooksee?
Brooksee is a fast-growing endurance event company committed to elevating the event experience for endurance athletes. We currently operate the Las Vegas Marathon, Mesa Marathon, Phoenix Marathon, Portland Marathon, and the REVEL Race Series which comprises four marathon and half marathon events across the U.S.
We are seeking a part time summer Social Media & Marketing Intern to join our talented team. Potential candidates should have experience and/or education in marketing, communications, social media, or related fields and have a passion for building a brand through engaging social media content. Experience working with influencers and/or brand ambassadors is preferred. This is the perfect job for the marketing/social media guru who enjoys the active lifestyle industry.
This is a paid part-time summer internship with a hybrid work schedule out of our offices in Pleasant Grove, UT. The opportunity to join the Brooksee team full time at the end of the summer may be made available to the selected intern based on performance and company needs. Applicants should email their resume, applicable portfolio (portfolio can include creative writing samples, news style writing samples, social media content samples, etc.), and links to personal social media accounts to jobs@brooksee.com.
Position Duties
- Create content calendars and schedule social media content across the major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.
- Assist in content creation (photo, video, and copy) for the multiple social media platforms listed above, with short form video content being the primary focus.
- Conduct trend forecasting for all of the above social media platforms.
- Engage with social media followers to build community as necessary.
- Assist with the needs of brand ambassadors across Brooksee’s event portfolio to ensure accurate brand representation and successful execution of contracted requirements.
- Track engagement and growth of social media posts, campaigns, and platforms, and report on performance.
- Participate in brainstorms to generate ideas for new social activations and carry out plans in collaboration with the marketing team.
- Assist in conceptualizing and executing marketing campaigns through email and online platforms.
- Assist in marketing race assets, products, apparel and merchandise as needed.
- Attend expos of other events where needed as an ambassador of Brooksee races
In addition to the duties listed above, this position may include performing other tasks as assigned. The successful applicant will be expected to travel multiple times per year to assist in event production.
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree or current student in marketing, communications, or related field
- Strong experience in social media management
- Thorough knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and other social media platforms
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)
- Effective communication, presenting, and writing skills
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively
- Positive attitude, commitment to succeed, and willingness to go above and beyond
Bonus Skills
- Endurance athlete preferred
- Graphics and/or digital illustration experience
- Photography and photo editing
- Videography and editing (for shortform video content)
Job Type: Part-time
Compensation: Dependent on experience
