2025 Content Creator Assistant Internship (Photo, Video, & Social Media)

The 2024 Prospect League Champion Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are seeking an Assistant Content Creator to join our award-winning social media team as an intern for the 2024 season Responsibilities Include: Assist the lead content creator with game day tasks including taking photos and videos at all home games Photograph fan content during home games including on-field activities, fan experience, food and beverage, and more Create video content for merch, food and beverage, team activities, games, theme night activities, sponsor and group interactions, community events Assist with social media as needed during all 28 regular-season home games. Desired Qualifications Experience with high-quality photo and video taking Experience with photo and video editing Great organization skills Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced operation Proficiency in working with a team Ability to work independently Ability to meet deadlines Experience with Tik Tok and YouTube a plus Available for all Pistol Shrimp home games and potential home postseason games Ability to take and achieve all directions from all Pistol Shrimp supervisors and directors and work well with others Ability to display a positive attitude and professional demeanor while representing Pistol Shrimp Baseball Ability to take direction and adjust quickly in fast-paced situations Flexible, and willing to work long hours including nights & weekends Confident, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate passionate commitment Confident, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate a passionate commitment to the business More Information: Location preference may be given to candidates within the Illinois Valley footprint or driving distance. Internship Compensation: $500 stipend for the summer and class credit, if applicable (we encourage applicants to consult with their academic advisors to make sure their work experience is suitable for filling degree requirements). The Pistol Shrimp will begin the review of applications for this position on Monday, January 27, 2025. About the Pistol Shrimp: The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are an amateur wood bat summer league baseball team, made up of top college players from around the country who aspire to a career in professional baseball Established in 2019, the Pistol Shrimp are part of The Prospect League, an 18-team league that spans the midwest from Iowa to Pennsylvania. The Pistol Shrimp are proud to call the Illinois Valley our home and play at Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Memorial Park in Peru, Illinois. The 2025 Pistol Shrimp season starts on May 27th and the regular season ends on July 31st, with the playoffs concluding on August 8th. We would love to have you join our Prospect League Championship team that has accumulated awards for: Prospect League Social Media of the Year, On-Field Activity, Broadcaster, Staff Member, Specialty Jersey, and Theme Night of the Year as well as numerous Prospect League Fan Awards We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Job Questions: Do you have any experience with social media and sports photography/videography? If yes, list your experience.