What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Intern position at Carolina Flyers?
The Carolina Flyers Professional Ultimate Frisbee Team is looking for a social media intern. The Carolina Flyers, based in Durham, NC, have rapidly established themselves as a leading force in the Ultimate Frisbee Association. With a dedicated fan base and a strong track record of performance, the Flyers are well-positioned for future achievements. The Flyers are celebrating their 10th year in the UFA and have won the South Division for 4 years and won the national title in 2021. For more information about the team visit www.carolinaflyersultiamte.com
About the UFA
The Ultimate Frisbee Association was founded in 2012 and strives to maintain Ultimate’s rich history. The league's 24 teams embody the robust spirit of Ultimate players, fans, and community. The UFA's mission is to increase the visibility of one of North America’s fastest-growing sports by creating affordable events for family and friends that showcase the sport being played at its highest level. For more information, visit www.watchufa.com.
The duties of the Social Media Intern Position shall encompass the following within the term April-September 2025:
- Create social media campaigns, schedules, and posts that fit into the wider marketing strategy for the team. (Content and scheduled by the Social Media Coordinator or team’s General Manager)
- Stay up to date with the latest social media developments and social media communities.
- Work to communicate brand identity through social media channels and when possible as part of the Ultimate Street Team.
- Identify cost-free ways to improve the social media strategy.
- Engage with fan audiences to create team awareness and conversations within the Flyers social media channels, and increase engaged authentic followers.
- At home games within the term interns shall provide assistance with live social media posts and be asked to help with other production duties including sponsorship fulfilment, merchandise, tickets, on and off field activations and other production tasks.
- Work as the Ultimate Street Team at special events to promote the team and to create content that fits into overall social media strategy.
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.
