Content Creation Intern - River Cats

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As a Content Creation Intern, you will support the Sacramento River Cats by capturing and producing compelling visual content that brings the game-day experience to life. This role is primarily responsible for shooting and editing photo and/or video content at games, events, and team activities for use across social media, in-game entertainment, advertising platforms, and more.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on creative who is comfortable behind the camera and in the editing suite, understands current content trends, and is eager to assist with daily social media execution, including live coverage and general platform support.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, capturing, editing, and publishing engaging photo and video content across all social media platforms.
• Shoot at majority of River Cats home games.
• Provide live social media coverage for designated away games, delivering real-time updates, highlights, and fan engagement across platforms.
• Attend non-game events to capture content of the River Cat organization out in our community.
• Assist marketing and game presentation teams with player shoots.
• Assist with merchandise shoots.
• Maintain and organize digital assets, including photo and video libraries.
• Monitor digital trends and best practices, including teams or other accounts we can engage with across platforms, and suggest ideas for improvement. Being chronically online is a plus here!
• Other duties as assigned by the Marketing Team.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing a degree with a focus in communications, marketing, social media, photography, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Availability to work up to 25 hours per week throughout the duration of the internship including nights, weekends, holidays, and early mornings.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube) and their best practices.
• Proven experience in capturing and editing both photo and video content.
• Knowledge of and some experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere).
• Creative mindset with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• General knowledge of baseball and baseball terminology is required.

Physical Requirements:

• • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
    • Must be able to travel locally to events and other office as needed.

What we offer:

• Hands-on experience in the sports industry.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and build your portfolio.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Complimentary tickets to River Cats games, in-store discounts, exclusive events, and more!

Compensation:

This position is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt internship at a rate of $16.90 per hour. Total compensation & offer package will include Sacramento River Cats home game tickets, discounts on merchandise, and exclusive employee and internship events.

The Sacramento River Cats are an equal opportunity employer. The Sacramento River Cats does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.