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Production, Podcast and Social Media Internship

Make Plays Media LLC
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PRODUCTION, PODCAST AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP

Make Plays Media (MPM) is seeking remote interns for Summer 2024.

 

                 

Would you like to work with professional athletes and learn from an experienced media team that will help you secure a job upon graduation?

 

Through its flagship show, Foul Territory, MPM is building a premier baseball digital media vertical centered around authentic player voices. Former MLB players AJ Pierzynski, Todd Frazier, Adam Jones, Erik Kratz, Lorenzo Cain, Jason Kipnis and Trevor May host a live, on-camera, 2-hour digital baseball show, Monday through Friday, via YouTube, Twitter/X and TikTok with the audio version available on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

 

MPM also produces additional shows including;

  • Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal, giving baseball's preeminent baseball reporter and 2-time Sports Emmy Award winner a twice weekly platform to share his insights on the game.
  • Legends Territory, in partnership with the MLB Players Alumni Association.  Each week, we have a conversation with a former big league baseball player, discussing the biggest moments in their career and hearing behind the scenes stories that have often been untold.

 

Position Overview:

MPM is offering an unpaid internship to a creative and enthusiastic Production intern with a passion for media production wishing to build their resume with practical professional experience while learning from a team with decades of network television, digital and social media experience. As a Production, Podcast and Social Media Intern, you will play a crucial role in expanding our brand presence across digital, linear and social media platforms by creating engaging and shareable video content tailored to the preferences of our audience. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity, gain hands-on experience in digital production, social media marketing, and contribute to the growth of a dynamic content brand.

     

Like most of our company, this position is fully remote, unless you are in the Orlando, Florida or central New Jersey areas.  While the internship is unpaid, we are happy to meet school requirements for academic credit.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Edit and optimize video and graphic content for maximum engagement, incorporating visual effects, music, and captions as needed
  • Write YouTube titles and descriptions employing SEO best practices
  • Use Adobe Photoshop to create YouTube thumbnails
  • Identify engaging sound bites and edit audio podcasts in an efficient, time-sensitive environment
  • Insert advertisements into audio podcasts and publish podcasts to distribution partners
  • Plan, create and ideate optimized content across digital and social media accounts such as YouTube and Twitter/X
  • Conceptualize, storyboard, and produce short-form vertical video content for various social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat
  • Collaborate with the content team to develop creative ideas and themes that resonate with our target audience and align with MPM/Foul Territory's brand identity
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in social media and short-form video production to inform content strategy and execution
  • Monitor social media channels for trending topics, viral content opportunities, and user-generated content to leverage in our own content creation
  • Assist in the scheduling and publishing of social media posts, ensuring consistency in voice, tone, and branding across platforms
  • Contribute as an active part of the production team to determine best content amplification strategy
  • Pitch creative ideas for projects and unique executions
  • Analyze performance metrics and insights to track the success of social media initiatives and identify areas for optimization

 

Qualifications:

  • A minimum 10 hours of availability per week
  • Proficiency in 9x16 video editing, preferably using Adobe Premiere
  • Ability to add captions to videos
  • Experience with vertical video production and optimization for social media platforms
  • Active understanding of the latest in social media trends, popular sports podcasts and core characteristics of engaging content
  • Excellent news judgment and verbal/written communication with headline writing skills with an understanding of optimal tactics for social distribution.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace
  • Ability to operate and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical work day
  • Knowledge of baseball, including teams, players, and storylines with a passion for the industry

 

Benefits:

  • Hands-on experience in social media marketing and content creation
  • Opportunity to build a diverse portfolio of video content
  • Mentorship and professional development resources to help you grow in areas of Production, Podcast, Social Media, On-air and Entrepreneurship 
  • Potential for future employment or recommendations based on performance

 

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about social media and short-form video content and eager to make an impact in the world of baseball fandom, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio (or link to online portfolio), and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience. Applications should be sent to Internships@makeplays-media.com

 

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