Social Media Intern - Buffalo Sabres & Buffalo Bandits

Summary

The Social Media Intern will work alongside the Buffalo Sabres social media team and assist in the daily operations of the department. This includes but is not limited to: day-to-day operational tasks, game day responsibilities for both the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits, and practice coverage.

This is a part-time, temporary role that will encompass the 2025-26 season (approximately August 2025 – May 2026).

 This position requires various day, night, and weekend hours, including some game day responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help manage social media channels for Sabretooth and team dog
• Assist the Sabres social director and coordinators on game days with overall social media production, as well as practices and event coverage as needed
• Assist in day-to-day management of Buffalo Sabres social media inboxes
• Create and share content on all Buffalo Bandits social media channels during every home game and select away games
• Upload and optimize videos on YouTube
• Ideate and execute concepts for Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits TikTok channels
• Assist in Buffalo Sabres social media influencer execution
• Be an active member of the social media team – pitch ideas, remain current with social media industry trends, generate creative and compelling content

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Pursuing or completed a degree in Communications, Sports Management, Public Relations, or similar field
• Available to work evening, weekend, holiday hours as needed
• General understanding of social media platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube

Critical Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading skills
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• General knowledge of Adobe Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere
• Passionate about. Customer service
• Must be dependable, willing to take initiative, and adapt to a variety of situations including a fast-paced environment

Compensation

• This role pays $15.50 an hour

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer