Job Details
The Staten Island FerryHawks are a minor league professional baseball team playing in the Atlantic League (an independent league partnered with Major League Baseball).The team is owned by Staten Island Entertainment, led by Chairman John Catsimatidis and President Eric Shuffler with investors that include the New York Yankees, Pete Davidson, and Colin Jost.The team was established in 2022.
We are excited to have students intern with us for the summer for college credit.Internships are in person and for a minimum of 100 hours. The fall internship is for-credit only and we will work with you to meet your hourly weekly requirements towards class credit.Great opportunity for students to receive hands-on experience and mentoring in sports marketing with a professional baseball team.Interns will receive daily guidance, direction and feedback on their work and have the ppportunity to build a portfolio of work and gain exposure in the sports industry.Interns will have opportunities to engage with senior management and yetworking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns.
The Social Media/content creator internship provides a learning experience for those looking to develop their knowledge and skills surrounding sports business operations with a focus on marketing and fan engagement. Within these broad areas, we will work with students to craft meaningful work opportunities. Projects include .
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in managing social media accounts
- Develop engaging content ideas
- Monitor social media trends and audience engagement.
- Consistently post updates during games and events for live game coverage and interaction with fans and fan stadium experiences.
- Assist in managing the Ferryhawks various social media sites - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok
- Additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications
* Must be a college junior, senior or graduate student
* Must be eligible to receive college credit
* Recommended for Sport Management, Marketing, Business Management, or marketing majors
* Experience with CapCut or TikTok editing is encourage
* Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus, but not a necessity
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must be available to attend Staten Island FerryHawks home games during the internship period.
- Must have working knowledge of social media platforms
- Well organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
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: - Are you eligible to receive college credit from your College/University?
- Have you ever worked or interned with a professional sports team?
- Do you have experience or a passion for ticket sales?
- Do you have living arrangements on Staten Island? If no, please confirm you are ok to commute.
- Can you provide a portfolio of some of the graphic work you have done previously?