Social Media & Graphic Assistant
About The Position
This Social Media & Graphic Associate will play a role in creating visually compelling, social-first content that brings the brand to life across Timberwolves digital platforms. In addition, this person will also assist the Timberwolves’ social media team with capturing content on gamedays to implement the organization’s social media strategies and objectives, on a game-to-game basis. This will be a seasonal part-time position to last through the regular NBA season and potential playoffs. Expected availability is for all home and away Timberwolves games (no travel required). Some office hours will be required.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in graphic design, social media, sports, entertainment, marketing, or related field.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is required.
- Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to take feedback, iterate quickly, and work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work well on a team and independently.
- Ability to manage specific processes and tasks in the department under supervision.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with other motion-designed tools is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality, social-first graphics for Instagram, X, Facebook and other Timberwolves social media accounts.
- Develop real-time graphics around games, player milestones, statistics, celebrations and other timely moments.
- Design original content that drives engagement, conversation and brand awareness.
- Ideate, shoot and edit vertical videos on game days for social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube Shorts.
- Live reporting during home and away games, events and player appearances as assigned.
- Demonstrate strong creative thinking skills with the ability to analyze current platform trends and develop innovative storytelling approaches.
Benefits
- Free parking in the Hawthorne ramp
- Free meals before home games
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
