Overview
As a successful Social Media Intern, you will play a pivotal role in strategizing, crafting, and sharing compelling content across The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen’s social media channels. You will actively contribute to the strategic brand marketing initiatives of Ripken Baseball. This paid internship will span from late-August until late-November. We will be happy to work with your school to help you secure any required college credits upon your successful completion of the program.
Internship Dates: March 2026 - May 2026
As a Social Media Intern, you will:
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Learn 'The Ripken Way' to play an integral role in operating the best baseball tournaments in the nation
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Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for guests, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model
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Adhere to the Ripken values and brand standards, ensuring a consistent representation of excellence
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Acquire expertise in social media and content creation through hands-on guidance from professionals
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Collaborate with brands and agency representatives to execute strategic sponsored social media campaigns
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Conceptualize and design distinctive content for social media platforms in alignment with brand standards
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Harness the power of social media tools and analytics to amplify audience engagement
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Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary customer service
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Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, displaying initiative, desire, and determination to champion the values associated with the Ripken name and brand
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Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently, while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants
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Be considered to work in other roles or other events at the conclusion of the internship, based on performance
Qualifications:
This is the perfect internship for college students who have an interest in sports, social media management, and marketing.
Requirements:
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Proven professional proficiency in managing Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok platforms
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Prior experience working with content creation tools such as Canva and Adobe Photoshop
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In-depth experience with capturing both video and picture content
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Top-tier communication skills
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Engaging, outgoing personality with abundant energy and proactive initiative
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Strong attention to detail
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Impeccable time-management and organizational skills
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Pursuing or possessing a college degree in communications or a marketing-focused field
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Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities
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Flexibility to work a variable schedule, primarily on weekends and evenings
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Availability and ability for on-site work in Aberdeen, MD
Preferred Experience:
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Prior experience in a social media management role or other communications related position
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Previous experience within the sports sector
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Genuine passion for sports, with a particular emphasis on baseball/softball
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Some level of experience playing baseball/softball