Social Media & Videography Intern

TITLE: Social Media & Videography Intern

DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Content Engagement

REPORTS TO: Manager, Marketing & Content Engagement

FLSA STATUS: Part-Time; Hourly; Exempt

EEO STATUS: Professionals

LAST MODIFIED: January 29, 2025

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

The mission of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education is to create opportunity for under-resourced youth of the Greater Philadelphia Region to prosper in life. The intended impact is that participating youth will become Snider student-athletes with age-appropriate social-emotional strengths and skills to succeed and contribute as students, employees, and community members.

The Social Media & Videography Intern will help Snider achieve its mission by capturing, editing, and producing engaging video content that inspires and engages all of Snider’s various stakeholder groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capture high-quality photos and videos using cell phones and/or professional-grade equipment during Snider programming, especially summer camps, special events, and other occasions.
• Edit and post-process videos & photos using industry-standard software and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the Content Engagement team and other Snider departments to develop ideas and write copy for social content that aligns with Snider’s brand and mission.
• Produce engaging short and long-form videos, incorporating storytelling techniques that resonate with stakeholders.
• Assist with managing and organizing Snider’s digital asset library, including photos, videos, and other visual content, ensuring easy access and retrieval.
• Support the Content Engagement team with other related tasks as needed, such as graphic design, content creation, or social media management.
• Uphold Snider’s visual brand identity and ensure consistent quality and style across all visual content produced.
• Meet project deadlines and manage time effectively to balance multiple assignments and priorities.
• Travel within the Greater Philadelphia area is required.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) is required. Relevant coursework in social media, photography, videography, media production, or a related field is desirable but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in photography and videography techniques. A portfolio of work is a plus.
• Moderate knowledge of professional grade videography equipment.
• Understanding of social platforms, specifically Meta, X, and Linkedin, including trends, posting strategies, key metrics, etc.
• Experience in editing and post-processing software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, etc.).
• Understanding of storytelling principles and the ability to translate concepts and ideas into visually compelling content.
• Knowledge of basic graphic design principles and software is a plus.
• Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Successful applicants must be able to pass the PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

The intellectual, social, and physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be navigated by the Social Media & Videography Intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. The position requires constant attention to precise details and specified standards including: following simple to complex (more than three steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will regularly operate a computer and other office devices such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc. Employee will occasionally move about inside office space to access storage areas, cabinets, and office machinery. Local driving in support of work-related projects is necessary. Position will require occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The essential responsibilities of this position are primarily performed indoors, including regular visits to ice hockey rinks, schools, community centers, and special event sites (indoor/outdoor in the weather conditions prevalent at the time). The noise level in these work environments can range from moderate to loud during events/programs, and is minimal during non-event/ program times.

SCHEDULE:

Most work is completed during standard weekday hours. Regular night and/or weekend duties in the Greater Philadelphia area are required.

The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.