What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Production Internship position at World Triathlon Corporation?
The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, IRONKIDS®, World Triathlon Championship Series, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events including UTMB®, and other multisport races.
The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually with the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55 countries. For more information about The IRONMAN Group visit: www.ironman.com.
At The IRONMAN Group, our mission is to celebrate the power of the human spirit, fulfill dreams and uplift communities by organizing world-class events and extraordinary VIP athletic experiences, globally. We accomplish this through our amazing staff across the globe who are committed to our core values - Heart, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and Teamwork (HEART).
Job Summary
The IRONMAN Group is seeking a creative social media design intern to support social media production for all of The IRONMAN Group’s brands, including IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3, the Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series, UTMB World Series events and other events in the portfolio. This is a unique graphic design role that will support the Global Digital and Social Media team. The ideal candidate is confident, driven, willing to learn, and interested in the crossover of graphic design and digital media within the growing endurance sports industry. This is an unpaid position with 20 hours/week for college credit only. The start date of the position is March, with a minimum duration of the position until the end of October/November.
Key Responsibilities
· Create compelling visual assets for use on our social media channels
· Assist with photo/video screening & management
· Brainstorm and pitch ideas for social media content
· Stay up to date in the triathlon and social media world for news and updates
Requirements
Skills and Knowledge
· Strong proficiency with Adobe’s Creative Cloud, including Photoshop.
· Strong priority and time management skills.
· Understanding and ability to adhere to brand guidelines.
· Ability to work independently on projects is a must.
· Basic short form video editing knowledge is a plus.
· Understanding of Facebook, Instagram & X. TikTok and YouTube are a plus.
The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.
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.