Social Media Intern

Buffalo Sabres•Buffalo, NY

2d•$16

About The Position

The Social Media Intern will work alongside the Buffalo Sabres social media team and assist in the daily operations of the department. This includes but is not limited to: day-to-day operational tasks, game day responsibilities for both the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits, and practice coverage.

Requirements

Candidate must be at least 18 years of age
Pursuing or completed a degree in Communications, Sports Management, Public Relations, or similar field
Available to work evening, weekend, holiday hours as needed
General understanding of social media platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube
Strong attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading skills
Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
General knowledge of Adobe Suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere
Passionate about customer service
Must be dependable, willing to take initiative, and adapt to a variety of situations including a fast-paced environment
Candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Help manage social media channels for Sabretooth and team dog
Assist the Sabres social director and coordinators on game days with overall social media production, as well as practices and event coverage as needed
Assist in day-to-day management of Buffalo Sabres social media inboxes
Create and share content on all Buffalo Bandits social media channels during every home game and select away games
Upload and optimize videos on YouTube
Ideate and execute concepts for Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits TikTok channels
Assist in Buffalo Sabres social media influencer execution
Be an active member of the social media team – pitch ideas, remain current with social media industry trends, generate creative and compelling content
Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Other duties as requested or assigned.