Social Media Intern

About the Team:You are applying to become part of the San Francisco Giants Social Media team, providing support to the social media team through a season-long internship. You will enjoy being part of an iconic franchise in the Sports world and get to experience a company that believes in small teams for maximum impact; that strives to balance work and home life, that understands that this is a marathon, not a sprint; that continuously and purposefully builds an inclusive culture where everyone is able to do and be the best version of themselves.
About the Role:The San Francisco Giants are looking for a Social Media Intern that will have the unique opportunity to assist in @SFGiants content creation, monitor social media trends, and learn the tools, procedures, and systems that support our multimedia operation. The Social Media Intern will work closely with the Giants Marketing Department, including SFGProductions and Design Studio to drive the fan engagement goals of the Giants. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to work well with team members and offer new ideas and a unique perspective on social media. This role reports to the Senior Manager, social media. This position will be a hybrid role, spending time in our beautiful ballpark headquarters at 24 Willie Mays Plaza in San Francisco and working from home.
You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because…·        Support the strategy and content distribution for @SFGiants social media platforms, including but not limited to: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and other emerging platforms.·        Daily monitoring of the @SFGiants and other related teams/leagues social media content.·        Maintain a multimedia content library that is shared with other members of the @SFGiants social media team.·        Write and develop original, compelling content across multimedia channels and different audience groups.·        Provide creative insight into topics to be included in monthly content calendars·        Provide analytics on @SFGiants social platforms.
Qualifications·        Current student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or recently graduated in the past 24 months·        Previous social media experience a plus·        Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally·        Knowledge of social media trends and high-level cultural moments spanning sports and entertainment·        Positive attitude, open to learning, not afraid to fail, and is open to new ideas·        Passionate about providing fans with a great digital experience by listening, interacting and producing innovative content·        Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (this position will require working most weekends throughout the MLB season)·        Ability to speak Spanish, a plus but not required·        Knowledge of the sport of baseball, both MLB and @SFGiants·        Knowledge of the Adobe Suite including After Effects, Photoshop and Premiere is a plus
We’re Excited About You Because…·        You are an authentic, inspiring and positive team member.·        You are passionate about social media, pop culture, Major League Baseball and the Bay Area.·        You pay close attention to detail, and you have the ability to focus on and complete assigned tasks on time.·        You have a bias towards action and have an inner drive and commitment to excel in the pursuit of business goals.
Please send along your resume, social handles, portfolio, graphics/videos and any writing samples (short or long-form) you think best reflect your style.About the Giants:One of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, the San Francisco Giants are dedicated to enriching our community through innovation and excellence on and off the field. This past decade, the organization has won three World Series Championships, made four playoff appearances and thrown four no-hitters. Off the field, the Giants have become internationally-renowned as a host to entrepreneurial and premier entertainment events. Celebrating over 60 years in San Francisco, the organization is entrenched in the Bay Area community as the Giants work with corporate and non-profit partners to raise awareness, educate and generate interest in a variety of issues important to both their fans and the local community.   We are truly unique; we are an organization committed to your growth, your learning, your development and your entire employee experience. We only win when our employees succeed and we're dedicated to helping you develop your strengths.