Digital and Social Media Intern

Do you have a passion for sports?   Do you face challenges with a proactive, can-do, winning attitude? Are you motivated by being a critical team member versus a limited role player?  Do you aspire to make a difference with a business that strives to do more in the communities in which it serves? 

 If so, game on!  LakePoint Sports is recruiting CHAMPIONS like you to join our team!

Position Summary:

The Digital/Social Intern will work under the guidance of Director of Digital and Social Media to the develop and execute digital content for social media and the web, and assist in broadcasts to highlight the events on campus and drive brand awareness, engagement and relevance (nationally, regionally and locally).  This position will require an individual with a strong passion and an understanding of youth sports, as well as a desire to gain real world experience in social media and graphics, digital video, web editing, writing and live broadcasts. The ideal intern must have a competitive spirit and a winning attitude, a team orientation, effective communication and people skills. 

Scope of Work: 

• Posting to LakePoint Sports social channels

• Capturing videos, photos from events

• Clipping and editing highlights

• Assisting in broadcast efforts with play-by-play and production opportunities

• Creating video elements (features, interviews) for social and broadcasts

• Podcast hosting and editing 

• Written content from events across campus

• Assist in updating website

• Support streaming efforts with scheduling, execution and troubleshooting

Projects/Deliverables: 

• Tournament highlight packages

• Write stories from events and post to website

• On-camera interviews and features 

• Behind-the-scenes tournament features

Qualifications:

• Preferred major in Communications/Journalism. Production or communications and/or prior media or sports experience preferred

• Experience editing video (i.e. Premiere Pro, After Effects), photos (Photoshop) and/or audio (Audacity)

• Familiarity with social media analytics is a plus

Cross Training Opportunities:

Job shadow experiences for other areas within our organization will be offered to LakePoint interns to help them understand the broader aspect of our business. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics for this position is a typical office setting with the expectation to attend events within the complex and community.  

Internship Hours:

Regular attendance is a necessary job function required for this position. Typical business hours are anticipated with various attendance hours expected at events which depends on the season, program, or event. Some weekend work will be required.  LakePoint will ensure applicable credit hours are reached.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, interns are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle and operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement:

LakePoint is an equal opportunity employer.  It is LakePoint’s policy not to discriminate against any employee, intern, or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, gender, handicap, sex, disability, sexual orientation, past or present military service, or national origin.