Social Media Intern

The originators of basketball style, influencers on today’s game, and skilled athletes of the highest order, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 124 countries and territories on six continents since their founding in 1926. Proud inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, their mission to spread game and bring entertainment to the world continues to drive them today. The Globetrotters are basketball innovators who popularized the jump shot, slam dunk, and invented the half-court hook shot. For nearly a century, the Globetrotters have exhibited Black excellence on and off the court, entertaining, inspiring, and uniting families. The Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S.

For nearly six decades Herschend Enterprises, a family of companies focused on family entertainment has operated with the purpose to bring families closer together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® and today is considered the largest family-owned themed attractions corporation.

More than 10,000 employees work daily to create wholesome, immersive entertainment experiences with soul and depth. Experiences for every generation of the family. Sometimes thrilling. Sometimes lighthearted. Always distinctive. Our award-winning theme parks, entertainment and attractions aim to inspire happiness and family bonding.

Herschend Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Harlem Globetrotters is seeking an Intern to add to the Social Media team for an approximate 6 week internship this summer.

As a Social Media Intern you will be a part of a fast paced, growing social media team responsible for ideating, creating, and publishing social media content for the Harlem Globetrotters. The social team sits within the Digital Marketing department, reporting to the Head of Marketing with visibility and collaboration across the entire organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, edit, and post content (videos, reels, photos) across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms.
• Ideate and complete social media campaigns related to the brand or sponsorships
• Curate social media content using storylines based on the teams, city/community, and players
• Assist with social metrics/reporting through native platforms and third-party platforms like Sprout Social
• Stay on top of trends and suggest creative ideas for engaging followers.
• Monitor performance analytics to identify what works and optimize future posts.
• Conduct ongoing competitive analysis of the social space
• Participate in social/content brainstorming sessions content planning for brand development
• Collaborating across teams to support organizational goals and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in Film and Television, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Business Development, or Business Administration
• Professional communication and demeanor
• Proficiency editing in CapCut, Canva, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Candidate should possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Passion for trends and discovering new technologies that can help grow our brands.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Sprout (or publishing platforms), Asana (or project management systems), and/or design products (e.g. Canva) is valued
• Experience publishing content on social media platforms: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualifi ed applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.