Social Media Internship- Summer

Job Description

Internship Dates: May – August 2025

As a successful Social Media Intern, you will play a pivotal role in strategizing, crafting, and sharing compelling content across The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen’s social media channels. You will actively contribute to the strategic brand marketing initiatives of Ripken Baseball. This paid internship will span from mid-May until late-August. We will be happy to work with your school to help you secure any required college credits upon your successful completion of the program.

As a Social Media Intern, you will:

Learn 'The Ripken Way' to play an integral role in operating the best baseball tournaments in the nation

Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for guests, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model

Adhere to the Ripken values and brand standards, ensuring a consistent representation of excellence

Acquire expertise in social media and content creation through hands-on guidance from professionals

Collaborate with brands and agency representatives to execute strategic sponsored social media campaigns

Conceptualize and design distinctive content for social media platforms in alignment with brand standards

Harness the power of social media tools and analytics to amplify audience engagement

Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary customer service

Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, displaying initiative, desire, and determination to champion the values associated with the Ripken name and brand

Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently, while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants

Be considered to work in other roles or other events at the conclusion of the internship, based on performance

Qualifications: This is the perfect summer internship for college students who have an interest in sports, social media management, and marketing.

Requirements:

Proven professional proficiency in managing Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok platforms

Prior experience working with content creation tools such as Canva and Adobe Photoshop

In-depth experience with capturing both video and picture content

Top-tier communication skills

Engaging, outgoing personality with abundant energy and proactive initiative

Strong attention to detail

Impeccable time-management and organizational skills

Pursuing or possessing a college degree in communications or a marketing-focused field

Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities

Flexibility to work a variable schedule, primarily on weekends and evenings

Availability and ability for on-site work in Aberdeen, MD

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience in a social media management role or other communications related position

Previous experience within the sports sector

Genuine passion for sports, with a particular emphasis on baseball/softball

Some level of experience playing baseball/softball

Internship Dates: May – August 2025

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