Spring 2026 - Social Media Internship

**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: * Learn 'The Ripken Way' to play an integral role in operating the best baseball tournaments in the nation * Create a fun, dynamic atmosphere for guests, developing camaraderie and acting as a positive role model * Adhere to the Ripken values and brand standards, ensuring a consistent representation of excellence * Acquire expertise in social media and content creation through hands-on guidance from professionals * Collaborate with brands and agency representatives to execute strategic sponsored social media campaigns * Conceptualize and design distinctive content for social media platforms in alignment with brand standards * Harness the power of social media tools and analytics to amplify audience engagement * Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing extraordinary customer service * Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, displaying initiative, desire, and determination to champion the values associated with the Ripken name and brand * Work with staff to achieve objectives effectively and efficiently, while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants * 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:** * Proven professional proficiency in managing Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok platforms * Prior experience working with content creation tools such as Canva and Adobe Photoshop * In-depth experience with capturing both video and picture content * Top-tier communication skills * Engaging, outgoing personality with abundant energy and proactive initiative * Strong attention to detail * Impeccable time-management and organizational skills * Pursuing or possessing a college degree in communications or a marketing-focused field * Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities * Flexibility to work a variable schedule, primarily on weekends and evenings * Availability and ability for on-site work in Aberdeen, MD **Preferred Experience:** * Prior experience in a social media management role or other communications related position * Previous experience within the sports sector * Genuine passion for sports, with a particular emphasis on baseball/softball * Some level of experience playing baseball/softball #RipkenBaseball #twintern