Social Media Intern Offseason

Job Title:        Offseason Social Media Intern
Department:  Digital Media
Reports To:    Social Content Manager
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Since 1976, the Seattle Seahawks have been a source of leadership and pride in the Seattle community and beyond. We believe that character, passion and excellence set our team apart. On gameday and throughout the year, we create experiences that encourage and inspire people across the Pacific Northwest. Our employees play a vital role in providing high-quality sports entertainment for our customers and fans, while celebrating a championship-mindset culture of diversity, passion, creativity and respect. 
SUMMARY
The Seahawks Social Media Internship is a hands-on program designed to develop digital media professionals in the sports industry. The intern will assist the digital media team with the ideation, development and distribution of content for Seahawks social channels across various platforms, as well as ancillary accounts like Lumen Field, Seahawks Dancers, the Seahawks Pro Shop and more. This role will also assist in the development of digital features for the 2024 season for our Corporate Partnerships team to sell. This is a five-month internship beginning in April and ending at the conclusion of Training Camp in early September.
By the end of the internship and in accordance with their strengths and desire to build their weaknesses, the intern will have the opportunity to have first-hand experience in Social Media content, photography, videography, design, project management and more.
The intern will be expected to learn heavily through experience and extensive resources will be available to facilitate the process at the intern’s initiative.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with the digital media team in developing content plans for various stories, events and other opportunities throughout the offseason
• Build out campaigns within a project management tool and help facilitate the project from ideation to completion
• Assist in the creation of new social features and refinement of existing features, increasing engagement while also appealing to corporate partners for sponsorship
• Actively participate in Social Media monitoring and engagement with fans, including occasional customer service support for Lumen Field & WAMU Theater events
• Manage various tasks for key tentpole offseason moments, including the NFL Draft, Schedule Release, Minicamp, Media Day and more
• Provide live Social Media coverage of fan/community events as assigned
• Evaluate key Social Media metrics to ensure effectiveness of accounts across all channels
• Work with internal departments (Public Relations, Corporate Partnerships, Community Engagement, Marketing, etc.) in fulfilling digital media needs as requested

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be currently enrolled as a junior, senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible to apply as well
• Above average fluency in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and other popular Social Media platforms, as well as their analytics
• Experience managing Social Media for a team, brand or professional organization
• Basic understanding of Adobe products, particularly Photoshop and/or Premiere, is a plus
• Ability to learn new tools quickly
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours and some weekends when necessary
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines and thrive in the 24/7 NFL news cycle, handling multiple tasks at once with great attention to detail
• Interest and experience in the sports industry is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may need to lift 10 pounds or more. At times, this job may require many hours of sitting, standing and walking including events and on game day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT     
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TIMEFRAME

• April 2024 – End of August 2024
• This position works 40 hours per week on average

APPLICANT MUST

• Be currently enrolled as a junior, senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible
• Have authorization to work in the United States
• Be able to work 40 hours per week as well as game day/nights, weekends and other various events

SELECTION PROCESS
Final applicants will be contacted and invited to participate in our virtual interview process starting in April
NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants that apply, we ask that you do not contact us during this process.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All internships are hourly, paid positions. Interns are responsible for their own housing, travel and relocation expenses. A background check will be conducted prior to employment start date. 
Applicants must include:

• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Answer all the questions below

Application Questions –
YES/NO: I am a junior, senior, graduate student or recent graduate within the past six months 
YES/NO: I have local housing available in or near Seattle, or I am willing to relocate and understand that any costs associated with the relocation are my responsibility 
YES/NO: I understand that this position runs from April – August and I am able to work in office 40 hours per week
YES/NO: I am authorized to work in the United States
YES: I understand that due to the large volume of applicants that apply, I will not contact the Seahawks staff during this process
How did you hear about this internship position? 
Do you have prior experience working on Social Media in a professional setting?
Please provide link(s) to your portfolio and/or examples of your work.
COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this position is:$22.75
The hourly rate applies to the current posting. The posted hourly rate may vary based on key factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related knowledge, experience and skill set.
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