What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Intern position at Iowa Barnstormers?
ABOUT THE IOWA BARNSTORMERS: The Iowa Barnstormers is a dynamic, locally owned, highly successful indoor football franchise that is based in Des Moines, Iowa. The team has established a strong, loyal fan base and is looking for creative, energetic, professional, and self-motivated interns to join the social team during the 2025 season.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the guidance of the Iowa Barnstormers marketing team, the Social Media Intern will assist with developing content, contributing ideas, and executing the strategic vision for all Iowa Barnstormers social media channels by engaging with fans, implementing trends, and attending team and community events to create content. As a member of the Social Media Team, you will:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the guidance of the Iowa Barnstormers marketing team, the Social Media Intern will assist with developing content, contributing ideas, and executing the strategic vision for all Iowa Barnstormers social media channels by engaging with fans, implementing trends, and attending team and community events to create content. As a member of the Social Media Team, you will:
- Attend weekly meetings with the marketing team to brainstorm content ideas and discuss trends
- Create and manage content including live game updates, managing a social series, and staying on top of social trends
- Be responsible for a minimum of two (2) social series featured on the Barnstormers social media sites, including curating ideas and creating the content
- Attend all Iowa Barnstormers home games at Wells Fargo Arena (regular and post-season)
- Accompany Barnstormers mascot, dancers, cheerleaders, and players to events to create content and highlight moments
- Be able to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok
- Proficient in video editing for each social platform listed above
- Punctuality is required
- Be able to attend all Barnstormers home games at Wells Fargo Arena (April-July)
- Earning college degree in sport management, sports marketing, public relations, media relations or another related field.
This internship is unpaid.
You will gain hands on experience in the sports industry during the Iowa Barnstormers 2024 season. Our re-launched internship program features a variety of positions providing opportunities to learn and advance your career in sports. Interns will take part in every Iowa Barnstormers home game and assist in the front office and in the community throughout the season.
You will gain hands on experience in the sports industry during the Iowa Barnstormers 2024 season. Our re-launched internship program features a variety of positions providing opportunities to learn and advance your career in sports. Interns will take part in every Iowa Barnstormers home game and assist in the front office and in the community throughout the season.
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.
