Job Summary:
The Digital & Social Intern will assist with day-to-day Digital & Social Media operations from March through the end of the 2019 Royals baseball season.
Accountabilities:
- Develop engaging content for club’s social media platform including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat through photography, copy writing, and graphic design
- Maintain organizational social media calendar
- Assist in creating and developing social media campaigns
- Monitor and report on digital trends and industry social networks
- Assist in taking photos of game and non-game events as well as organize and archive photos from all games and events
- Organize and report on the daily, weekly, and monthly analytics for all digital and social media platforms
- Keep track and organize all social media posts, initiatives, and campaigns throughout the season
- Attend the majority of Royals home games and assist in gathering and posting social media content featuring Marketing and Community events, fans, and game action
- Communicate and collaborate with MLB and departments throughout the Royals organization on digital and social media initiatives throughout the season
- Assist with internal giveaway distribution
- Other administrative duties as assigned by the Marketing Department
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree study in a related program
- Avid user of social media (experience using on behalf of a business preferred)
- Social analytics experience preferred
- Practical graphic design experience
- Background in photography preferred
- Baseball knowledge and/or knowledge of the Kansas City Royals organization
- Familiar with Microsoft Applications; experience with Adobe Creative Suites a plus
- Strong interpersonal, organization, and customer service skills
- Position requires attendance at most Royals home games
- Ability to work March through the end of the season
- Possess a professional attitude that is customer service oriented
- Ability to work in outside elements including heat, rain, cold, and snow
- Required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
- Available to work 35 hours weekly including holidays, evenings, and weekends
- Spanish-speaking candidate preferred