What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Services Intern position at USA Softball of West Virginia?
REPORTS TO: Commissioner/Director and National Office Communications Manager
DURATION: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
LOCATION: Hybrid (Remote work outside of events, on site for events.)
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Supports the marketing within the local association. This internship is responsible for capturing photo and video content for social and long-form purposes. The intern works closely with local association leadership offers experience in a professional workplace and is an ideal training environment for the marketing/professional sports industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Capture video content of games and special events as assigned.
- Shoot action photography at USA Softball events and games.
- Ensure consistent styling vision and reflect USA Softball brand standards.
- Serve as primary media contact for the local association and assist with game day operations.
- Assist with other tasks as directed by the Local Association Commissioner or Working Director.
- Support general communication efforts, including generating content for various publications and social media platforms with special attention to USA Softball grassroots programming.
- Assist in the organization and editing of photos and videos from past and current seasons.
- Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be enrolled in a college credit internship program, preferably pursuing a degree in business, sports administration, marketing, communications or a related major.
- Internship requires a minimum of 10-20 hours per week.
- Must be able to pass a background check and SafeSport trained upon hiring.
- Superior attention to detail, especially under pressure of deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Access and experience using Creative Cloud working primarily in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop a plus.
- Video editing experience/abilities a plus.
- Comfortable with a DSLR or mirrorless camera.
- Flexible and adaptable, willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
- Passionate about diamond sports.
This internship is unpaid and open to undergraduate and graduate students.
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.
