About the role#
The Louisville Bats are hiring a Social Media Associate to help manage our digital presence and engage our fan base. This role provides a broad look at the sports industry, covering areas like marketing, media relations, and corporate partnerships. You will report to the Director of Marketing and the Marketing/Social Media Coordinator while collaborating with the public relations and ticketing departments.
What you'll do#
- Manage and update social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Create content such as photos, videos, graphics, reels, and stories.
- Capture and produce content during games, community appearances, and promotional events.
- Assist in developing creative campaigns to promote games, merchandise, and ticket sales.
- Monitor social media trends and identify new opportunities within the influencer community.
- Help track and analyze performance metrics to ensure sponsored content is shared and recorded.
- Manage data collection during fan events.
- Cover Bats home and road games through social media accounts.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing, communications, sports management, digital media, or a related field.
- Strong writing skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Experience creating and editing photos, videos, and graphics.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Slate, or similar content creation tools is preferred.
- A fun, outgoing personality and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
- Knowledge of baseball and an interest in sports marketing are preferred.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Louisville, Kentucky.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
About Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats operate as a professional baseball team in the Triple-A classification. The organization serves as the primary affiliate for the Cincinnati Reds. Based in downtown Louisville, the club plays its home games at Louisville Slugger Field. The company focuses on spectator sports, advertising, and marketing promotions.
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