Marketing Internship - Ballparks of America - The Sports Facilities Companies

MARKETING INTERN - Ballparks of America/Sho-Me

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Branson West, MO

DEPARTMENT: MARKETING

REPORTS TO: SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

STATUS: INTERNSHIP

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Ballparks of America and Sho-Me Baseball delivers the ultimate tournament experience for players, families, and coaches for Branson West, MO. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Ballparks of America and Sho-Me are managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM) the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

The Sports Facilities Companies was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

Primary job responsibilities will include designing print and electronic design deliverables for BPA managed facilities and brand development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Edit photos, create social posts, and express a multitude of brand identities for our clients
• Assist in creating brand & style guides for a variety of sports facilities, events, and programs
• Learn art direction over vendors with clear and concise briefs
• Coordinate with marketing managers and creative teams to ensure quality and brand consistency
• Help drive towards achieving key delivery dates
• Use SEO analysis resources and tools to audit the company's SEO practices and help re-design its SEO strategy
• Research content and SEO best practices to provide recommendations for improving the company's online presence
• Assist in the editing and creation of original content that captures the company's brand and unique voice

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Recently graduated with a degree or current student working towards a degree in graphic design, marketing, digital communications or related field
• Working knowledge with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A desire to understand sports and events narrative with the ability to evoke them through graphics
• High level of creativity, passion and integrity
• Organized and able to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, visually and in writing
• Presentation skills
• An understanding of formatting articles on the web
• Excellent overall writing skills in a number of different styles/tones
• Available 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and game days

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Working environment is fast paced
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. infrequently
• Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer
• Workplace environment has intermittent noise, generally moderate in nature, but can be loud at times especially during competitions and events
• Exposure to heat, cold and other elements