Social Media Intern Job at Marquee Sports Network, LLC in Chicago

Chicago, IL

Job Summary:

This paid internship will present the opportunity to both learn more about the strategy of social media and express your creativity in the social realm. As a part of the Content Team, you will also assist in various tasks to help promote our network programming and team coverage. The ideal candidate is looking to pursue a career in sports media and arrive with select skills that can be sharpened during your time at Marquee Sports Network.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with social media strategy and content creation for Marquee Sports Network platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky and LinkedIn
• Monitor Marquee Sports Network social feeds during games, keeping a pulse on the conversation among Chicago Cubs (MLB and MiLB), Chicago Sky and Chicago Stars followings
• Using Sprout Social to pull analytical reports and share findings with rest of team, as well as tagging social content to track performance across platforms
• Use Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, etc.) to assist in content creation
• Other production duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Punctual, regular and consistent attendance
• Ability to be productive while working in the office or in a remote environment

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements:

• Current student in attendance at an accredited university or college
• Prior experience in social media management (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram)
• Experience in Adobe Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator) preferred
• Limited experience with Sprout Social or another social analytics platform
• Social media savviness and ability to convey a message in a short form
• Prior experience producing sports-related video content preferred
• Excellent written and communication skills; previous sports writing experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce quality content
• Passionate about sports with a knowledge of baseball
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• High productivity when working independently and while collaborating with others
• Ability to work nights and weekends

This is a seasonal position, not eligible for benefits. Hourly pay is the Chicago minimum wage rate.

About Marquee Sports Network:

Marquee Sports Network is the award-winning home of the Chicago Cubs (MLB) and a proud partner of the Chicago Bears (NFL), Chicago Sky (WNBA) and Chicago Stars (NWSL). Marquee Sports Network is also home to local college and high school sporting events, as well as community programming. Named the RSN of the Year in 2023 and 2024 by Cynopsis Media, Marquee Sports Network provides innovative and exclusive year-round regional sports coverage through WatchMarquee.com and the Marquee Sports Network App, accessible at home or on the go through connected TV platforms (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV) and mobile/tablet devices (iOS, Android). Comprehensive sports coverage is also available anytime, anywhere at MarqueeSportsNetwork.com. For more information, visit MarqueeSportsNetwork.com/About.

Marquee Sports Network LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!