Digital Media Intern

The Grand Rapids Griffins are seeking a talented individual to join our social media team. This position of Digital Media Intern will primarily assist in capturing memorable moments of fans and game play. This will be a hands-on internship providing the intern with a chance to gain experience in their field of social media for a professional sports organization.

Length of Internship: September 2026 – May 2027, with the option to extend through the 2027 playoff run (Terms and conditions of internship may be adjusted at any time)

Reports To

• Digital Media Manager
• Senior Director of Creative
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop concise, eye-catching, and innovative content to support a cohesive digital strategy
• Assist in daily management of team social media platforms.
• Work alongside the Digital Media Manager to create and implement a social media calendar, detailing the content, messaging, and platform of each post to ensure timely publication of marketing content
• Remain current on digital marketing trends, news, etc., and update senior management on best practices that can be incorporated into our digital marketing strategy
• Ensure day-to-day communication with management while providing weekly analysis of work, maintaining current and accurate records of individual projects
• Data reporting on various platforms in weekly presentation with management
• Assist the digital media staff with game coverage duties including, but not limited to, Twitter/X updates, Instagram Stories and AHLTV on FloHockey management
• Assist in the coverage of teams’ road games when needed
• Responsible for covering community events and team events on each of the different platforms
• Interact and start dialogue with fans about Griffins social media, including informing them about special social media and ticket promotions and theme nights
• Assist with in-game fan interaction, including handing out prizes and managing Twitter contests
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Must be actively involved with social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Bluesky, Threads and TikTok either personally or for business/non-profits
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work game nights and community events (including weekends and holiday games)
• Have a passion for the world of social media marketing and digital marketing
• Skills and knowledge of all Adobe programs are required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Outgoing personality; comfortable starting conversations with fans
• Strong writing skills
• Strong Internet research skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Positive attitude and a team player
  
  

Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Internship can be eligible for college credit.
• Available 25-30 hours per week
• Must have own reliable mode of transportation.
• Must be available to work all 2026-27 home games. Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required, and housing is not provided.
• Completing regular office hours on non-game days throughout the week
• Various duties assigned
• Must use your own technology (smart phone and laptop)
  
  

Benefits

• Career mentoring, along with tips and advice on networking, personal branding, resumes, and interviews
• Parking and game night meals
• Complimentary tickets for games worked
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this internship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Pushing carts and carrying 15 - 25 pounds.
  
  

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.