What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital & Social Media Intern | Wings Event Center position at Kalamazoo Wings?
Overview
A Look Into Working at Wings Event Center
Working at Wings Event Center is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant team that brings a variety of high-energy events to life, from thrilling hockey games to captivating concerts and community expos. Employees thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges and experiences. Wings Event Center fosters a collaborative atmosphere, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth and development while ensuring that each team member plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable moments for guests. Join Wings Event Center and be at the heart of the action!
Responsibilities
Overview
The Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL are searching for a PAID Digital & Social Media Intern for the 2025-26 season. This position requires a candidate to be motivated to create professional relationships & engaging content to help build the K-Wings brand through social media creativity and execution. The right candidate will interact with players, coaches, staff, and media members during the season-long position (October thru April / end of season).
Strong writing skills and efficiency in Adobe Suite & mobile-based editing platforms are preferred. This position directly reports to the Director of Public Relations & Broadcasting.
What You’ll Be Doing
May include, but not limited to:
- Hone and improve the skills needed to work in a professional team’s digital & sports production department: writing, producing, editing, interviewing, scheduling, organic social media growth & management
- Work odd hours with motivation and efficiency during weekly scheduling
- Create graphics (from templates or design) & assist in managing team website
- Learn to live-cut and send updates to fanbase via social media
- Maintain and procure social posting schedule established systems and processes
- Assist with a multitude of production and administrative duties throughout the 2025-2026 ECHL season
- Set yourself up for the next step in your sports digital/social career
Qualifications
What You Need for this Position
- Team player who operates well in a dynamic, all-hands-on-deck environment
- Strong motivation to take the next step in a professional sports career
- Elite idea generator, ability to think creatively and innovatively as a digital storyteller
- Maintain a high level of motivation; self-starter
- Base knowledge of professional hockey & social media voice
- Motivated attitude and professional appearance
- Background in Adobe Creative (Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be available from September thru the end of the season (including playoffs)
What's in it for You
- Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
- Health and Wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
- 10% Discount on GHG outlets
- Shift meal provided per day
- Discounted hotel rates at Radisson Hotel Group branded properties worldwide
- Parental Leave Program (Full-Time Option)
- 401K with 100% match up to 3% (Full-Time option)
- Medical/Dental/Vision (Full-Time option)
Top Reasons to Work With GHG
- We are one of the Nation's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for
- You’ll have the opportunity to work with an event team that is fun, high-energy, and passionate about delivering an exciting experience to our guests
- You will grow your skills and experience in a segment of Broadcasting and Public Relations