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Social Media Intern
$15/hr
About: The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL).
Company Values:
- Stay Grounded
- Think Critically
- Be Helpful
- Encourage Creativity
- Persevere Through the Noise
- Operate Like an Owner
Position Overview:
The Lacrosse Network is looking to hire a Social Media Intern to assist with growing our large digital following across all platforms (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, SnapChat). This candidate must be a skilled communicator who can write social copy, post live during games, and assist with successful promotional campaigns across the organization. The role requires an expert level of lacrosse knowledge – knowing its roots, players, and the game itself inside and out. While we are focused on core lacrosse fans, it is also imperative to attract new fans outside of the game. This candidate must have experience running popular social media accounts, understanding of brand voice, and knowledge of the ever-changing social media ecosystem. Reports directly to the Manager of TLN.
Qualifications:
- Experience working across all social media platforms
- Weekend availability is required to watch NCAA games remotely
- Base level video editing experience + graphic design experience required
- Well-versed in and passionate about lacrosse
- Knowledge of top teams, top players, and marquee events
- Strong grasp on internet pop culture
- Data-focused mindset – always tracking analytics and improving accordingly
- Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to build and run campaigns for various initiatives
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Requirements:
- Posting across all TLN social media channels
- Editing social cuts optimized for each platform
- Watching college lacrosse every weekend and creating edits from the best moments
- Source content from the lacrosse community via submissions or otherwise
- Assist in story creation and content roadmaps
- Create promotional material for marquee campaigns – (merch, new YouTube videos, data capture opportunities, etc.)
- Develop and maintain relationships with influencers and athletes
- Monitor analytics across all O+O handles
- Always keeping a pulse on what’s happening in the sport, ready to react at a moment’s notice
Compensation:
- Starting at $15.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on location and applicable state or local minimum wage laws.
- Internship position / 30 hours per week
- Media access to top youth, college, and professional lacrosse events
- Opportunity to work alongside and learn from leaders of Premier Lacrosse League and The Lacrosse Network business units
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.
About Premier Lacrosse League
Premier Lacrosse League is an American professional field lacrosse league composed of 8 teams. The league's inaugural season debuted on June 1, 2019, and included a 14-week tour-based schedule taking place in 12 major-market cities.