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$3500+ Paid Summer Internship - Digital Content Intern
Firecracker Sports
Sport
Company Information
Over the summer, Firecracker Sports hosts amateur baseball and softball tournaments in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Our mission is to provide a multitude of opportunities and avenues for youth players to develop, grow and reach their goals.
The Digital Content Intern will aid in increasing brand awareness through digital video and photo productions, to better highlight the Firecracker Sports Company. Individuals should have an interest in sports video production or social media and a general understanding of the games of baseball and/or softball.
Interns will gain valuable experience in working with Mirrorless/DSLR Camera(s) and camcorders, learning audio and lighting techniques, using Adobe Creative Suite programs; Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, etc. and share their own creations with us of original content for our brand. Interns will also be taught on how to grow social media platforms. Our social media platforms already have over 30,000 followers!
Qualifications
- A field of study in video production and/or a general social media experience is required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
- Staying overnight in hotel accommodations for all travel events
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from events and fields
- Self starter and ability to work independently with little or no supervision
- Good communication skills, a friendly professional disposition and an ability to motivate others
Duties
- Assist Digital Content Producer in covering Firecracker Sports events; Tournaments, Showcases, Team Scout Days, Testing Days, Social Events etc.
- Provide photography services; Action, headshot, team shots when needed
- Introduce new video products such as Personal Testimonies, staff interviews outside partnership highlights, Inside Firecracker Sports, etc.
- Work closely with the Marketing Director and digital Content Producer to capture content that aligns with and highlights the broader Firecracker Sports marketing strategies/philosophies
- Edit small projects for Firecracker Sports Social platforms; YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, etc.
