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Want to work for the Providence Pirates?
Currently Hiring:
Interns
(social media,
basketball operations,
media relations)
Assistant Coach
*see below for more info
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INTERNS
Job Overview
Providence Pirates is professional basketball team in Providence, Rhode Island. We're proud to represent Rhode Island on the national scene by bring in family friendly and affordable entertainment to Ocean State residents.
As our team is getting bigger by the day and we are gearing up for our first ever full-season, we are looking for dedicated interns.
Responsibilities
Social Media Intern is responsible for assisting in a range of marketing initiatives within an organization. Their duties include tracking analytics for social media campaigns, creating social media posting schedules and writing captions for social media posts. Social Media Intern support the digital media staff to develop and implement outreach and promotional campaigns to boost brand engagement. We are hiring two interns for this position.
The duties and responsibilities of a Social Media Intern include:
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Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns outlets
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Create weekly and monthly editorial calendars to promote company brands on various social media websites
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Create and distribute content such as posts, stories, videos and more on social media
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Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability
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Support marketing team at live and online events
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Other duties as assigned by Director
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Attend weekly staff meetings and individual meetings via Zoom
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Must attend all Home games (Saturdays) and select away games
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Media Relations Intern will help craft and implement our communications plans and digital marketing campaigns.
We are seeking someone who is a strong writer, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable about media trends. You should be a self-starter, creative thinker, collaborative contributor, and have a positive attitude.
The duties and responsibilities of a Media Relations Intern include:
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Create and distribute press releases, media statements, and monthly newsletters
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Build and update media lists and databases
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Team website updates by using Wix
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Schedule, coordinate and attend various events
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Perform research and market analysis activities
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Other duties as assigned by President
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Attend weekly staff meetings and individual meetings via Zoom
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Must attend all Home games (Saturdays) and select away games
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Basketball Operations Intern position requires a highly motivated, knowledgeable and dynamic individual whose responsible to assist in the day-to-day organization of the basketball program; provide administrative services to the Commissioner and Marketing/Sales Staff; assist in games, camps, leagues, clinic activities.
We are hiring two interns for this position.
The duties and responsibilities of a Basketball Operations Intern include:
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Assist in activities and responsibilities associated with daily operations of games, camps, leagues
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Record home and away games and/or help with statistics
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Other duties as assigned by President
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Attend weekly staff meetings and individual meetings via Zoom
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Must attend all Home games (Saturdays) and away games
Skills
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Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships
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Organizational and time-management skills
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Keeping up with current trends
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Currently a junior or senior in college or graduate student, in pursuit of a degrees in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Sports Management or related field
Compensation
• UNPAID internship to earn credit towards your course (*Contact your college advising office for more information on academic credit.*)
• No benefits (health insurance, retirement, PTO, paid sick-time)
Start Date
August 2021
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to
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