Social Media Intern
The Lumber Yard
22 minutes ago
Internship
On-site
Cortland, New York, United States
$200 USD weekly
Paid or Stipend, College Credit
Social Media Intern – Prep Baseball Tournaments
Location: Cortland, NY
Duration: Late May - Early August
Schedule: Full time; Summer events are 4 days starting weekly on Thursday or Friday.
Compensation: $200/Week; college internship credit is available if needed. Housing available at no cost for any intern hires that would need to relocate.
Duration: Late May - Early August
Schedule: Full time; Summer events are 4 days starting weekly on Thursday or Friday.
Compensation: $200/Week; college internship credit is available if needed. Housing available at no cost for any intern hires that would need to relocate.
About Prep Baseball Tournaments
Prep Baseball Tournaments is one of the leading providers of youth baseball tournaments across the nation, offering high-quality competition for aspiring players. Our mission is to create an unforgettable experience for players, coaches, and families, focusing on sportsmanship, growth, and competition.
Position Overview
We are seeking creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Social Media Interns to join our team for the Summer 2027 tournament season. This position offers hands-on experience in sports media, content creation, and digital marketing while working directly with our tournament operations team.
The ideal candidate has a passion for baseball, enjoys creating engaging content, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Interns will help capture and share the excitement of our tournaments through photography, videography, social media coverage, and promotional content.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture high-quality photos and videos of games, players, teams, and tournament activities.
- Create engaging content for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X.
- Produce short-form videos, reels, highlights, and other promotional materials.
- Provide real-time social media coverage throughout tournament weekends, including game updates, highlights, and championship results.
- Assist with managing and maintaining Prep Baseball Tournaments' social media presence.
- Develop graphics and promotional materials for upcoming tournaments, championship games, and event announcements.
- Work with tournament staff to identify important moments, standout performances, and storylines worth highlighting.
- Organize, edit, and manage photos and video footage for future marketing purposes.
- Help develop new content ideas and strategies to increase engagement and promote upcoming events.
- Collaborate with the operations and scouting teams to highlight tournament experiences and player accomplishments.
- Assist with additional marketing and media-related projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university, preferably studying Sports Media, Communications, Marketing, Sports Management, Journalism, or a related field.
- Strong passion for baseball and a solid understanding of the game.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X.
- Experience with photography, videography, or video editing is preferred.
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar editing software is a plus.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to create engaging captions and promotional content.
- Creative mindset with the ability to identify and capture compelling moments during live sporting events.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with tournament staff.
- Willingness to travel to tournament locations and work weekends, evenings, and extended hours as needed.
- Previous experience managing social media accounts or creating sports-related content is a plus.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in sports media, digital marketing, and content creation.
- Opportunities to build a portfolio of photography, videography, and social media content.
- Experience covering live sporting events and producing content in real time.
- Exposure to the marketing and promotional strategies of a national baseball organization.
- Networking opportunities with sports industry professionals.
- Potential for future employment or professional recommendations based on performance.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and any relevant experience through TeamWork Online. Applicants are encouraged to include examples of previous social media work, photography, videography, or other creative projects.
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.