What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Intern position at Reno Aces?
Company Background
The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, are Northern Nevada’s premier professional sports organization. As the smallest market in Triple-A Baseball, the Aces are deeply rooted in the local community, providing the highest level of Minor League Baseball in an intimate city setting. A two-time Pacific Coast League champion (2012 and 2022), the Aces boast excellence on and off the field while being supported by the best fan base in the country, achieving record highs in each of the last four seasons.
Company Values
HOME means Nevada and the Reno Aces pride themselves on the values of Honesty, Opportunity, Memories, and Energy. We are looking to welcome talented individuals who share the organization’s core values and are looking to explore professional growth opportunities in the sports industry.
Project Description
Interns will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience throughout a full sports season, with a primary focus on social media within a professional sports organization. This role offers hands-on exposure to live events and digital marketing while working collaboratively with team members at all levels of the Marketing department. Interns will gain a comprehensive understanding of the annual Marketing Plan and how social media supports broader marketing initiatives, while actively contributing ideas, content, and support toward the plan’s overall success.
Areas of Learning
The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, are Northern Nevada’s premier professional sports organization. As the smallest market in Triple-A Baseball, the Aces are deeply rooted in the local community, providing the highest level of Minor League Baseball in an intimate city setting. A two-time Pacific Coast League champion (2012 and 2022), the Aces boast excellence on and off the field while being supported by the best fan base in the country, achieving record highs in each of the last four seasons.
Company Values
HOME means Nevada and the Reno Aces pride themselves on the values of Honesty, Opportunity, Memories, and Energy. We are looking to welcome talented individuals who share the organization’s core values and are looking to explore professional growth opportunities in the sports industry.
Project Description
Interns will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience throughout a full sports season, with a primary focus on social media within a professional sports organization. This role offers hands-on exposure to live events and digital marketing while working collaboratively with team members at all levels of the Marketing department. Interns will gain a comprehensive understanding of the annual Marketing Plan and how social media supports broader marketing initiatives, while actively contributing ideas, content, and support toward the plan’s overall success.
Areas of Learning
- Participate in the planning, scheduling, and publishing captivating content across all team social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Threads)
- Learn best practices of live event coverage by capturing in-game and behind-the-scenes content during home games, practices, and community events
- Support fan engagement efforts by monitoring comments, messages, and interactions, gaining exposure to community management strategies
- Contribute creative ideas for short-form video, trending content, and fan engagement initiatives in alignment with current social media trends
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of marketing plans, their developmental processes, and the strategic decision-making behind content creation
- Learn how to maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across multiple platform
- Assist with organizing, tagging, and managing digital assets such as photos, videos and graphics, gaining experience with content workflows and asset management
Learning Objectives
- Acquire practical hands-on experience creating and publishing social media content in a live sports environment
- Understand how social media performance is measured through key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics
- Apply creative brainstorming and trend analysis to develop engaging fan-focused content
- Develop practical knowledge of website backends, specifically WordPress and Forge
- Master the art of maintaining a consistent brand voice across various platforms
- Sharpen skills in video editing and production
Timeline
The Marketing Intern will begin March 16, 2026, and will conclude on September 25, 2026, following the end of the Reno Aces regular season.
Hours
This intern is encouraged to be present for two (2) Reno Aces games per homestand (approx. 8 hours) and 3 days in the office (approx. 12 hours). Flexibility is available for academic schedules.
College Credit/Compensation
The internship may be eligible to earn college credit. Internship is unpaid and is not entitled to a paid job at the end of the internship.
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.