Digital and Social Media Intern

The Aberdeen Wings of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are looking to add one to two digital and social media interns to our media team for the 2026-27 season. The right candidates will be looking to develop their media skills while contributing to a collaborative team environment and working within current branding guidelines. 

 The digital and social media intern(s) will have the opportunity to work with the current staff on varying projects such as our website, social media outlets, our broadcasts via NAHLTV.com, and our in-house video & game day production. 
 

The ideal candidate will be either currently enrolled in or recently graduated from college studying a related field. The student may or may not choose to seek college credit for this internship; the Wings will work with the student's school to ensure the internship works within their requirements for credit if so desired.
 

·        Assist with the planning and execution of digital media content for distribution on our social channels and in-arena production.

·        Work with the media team to create graphics and videos for broadcasts, in-arena video board, website and social media.
 ·        Manage social media channels, including, but not limited to, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

·        Write stories and press releases for digital publishing.

·        Edit audio and video content using editing software.

·        Collaborate with the social media team to repurpose content for all platforms.

·        Generate and produce ideas for stories, segments, and features.

·        Work with the media team to pre-produce pregame segments for in-arena production.

·        Assist tech team with various gameday operations.
 ·        Provide live in-game updates to social media channels.

·        All other duties as assigned.
 

·        Familiarity with editing software and basic production equipment is a plus.

·        Excellent communication and organizational skills.

·        Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
 ·        Time management and prioritization.

·        Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, if required.
 

 Benefits
·        Housing provided.

·        Two free tickets to each home game.

·        Food and drink provided after each home game.

·        Academic credit.

·        Gain hands-on experience and build out your portfolio.
 

The Wings will work with the intern to develop their skills with products such as Canva, working within established branding guides (both our own and our partners), and creating advertising inventory through media production. Our media team is collaborative in nature and the intern will be given the opportunity to seek the projects that will help them achieve their ultimate career goals. Interns should expect to be treated as valued members of the team and encouraged to share opinions and ideas openly. Our goal is to help our interns develop real skills.
 

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.