Responsibilities

• Research and present new social trends, pop culture references and opportunities to create buzzworthy content on social media
• Assist SKC Social team with content tagging and analytics reporting
• Assist SKC Digital team with various email, web, and app tasks
• Produce original social content for social channels like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Youtube, X and more
• Assist with event and match coverage for Sporting KC and affiliates social media channels
• Assist SKC Social team with community engagement
• Maintain the Sporting Kansas City brand by studying the target markets and competitors
• Assist with brainstorming for partnership integration on social
• Continue to grow and expand the brand, maintaining quality and consistency amongst all entities and partners
• Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times

Requirements

• All SKC interns must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree or must have recently achieved their bachelor’s degree.
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Digital Marketing or other related field required. Must provide proof to receive credit through the internship toward the completion of a degree.
• Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge experience.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.
• Organizing work effectively, conceptualizing and prioritizing objectives and exercising independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Critical and analytical thinking processes
• Awareness of and interest in latest digital, social media and emerging trends shaping professional sports
• Photography and photo editing experience
• Working in a fast-paced, team environment
• Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills