Social Media Assistant

About Pelicans Ballpark

Pelicans Ballpark is a year-round entertainment venue and home to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Class-A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Pelicans Ballpark is in Myrtle Beach, SC less than a mile from the beach. The ballpark hosts 66 Pelicans game each year in addition to numerous other events including concerts, baseball/softball games, the Myrtle Beach Marathon, community events and more.

About the Myrtle Beach Area

The Myrtle Beach area hosts 20,000,000+ visitors annually and the destination consistently ranks among the best in the country. Stretching along 60 miles of sun-kissed South Carolina shoreline, Myrtle Beach is more than just a beach — it's a vibrant coastal destination where every moment becomes a memory. From the iconic Myrtle Beach Boardwalk to hidden gems in our 14 unique communities, The Beach is calling with something for everyone.

Who are the Myrtle Beach Pelicans?

The Pelicans are entering their 27th season in Myrtle Beach. The team played its first season in 1999 and recently signed a new 30-year lease with the City of Myrtle Beach, securing their future in Pelicans Ballpark for decades to come.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Awards & Accolades

• 1 MiLB Single-A Ballpark Experience for 6th Consecutive Year (Stadium Journey Magazine, 2024)
  
• 2020 Community Award Winner (SC Governor's Conference on Tourism & Travel)
• 2015 Bob Freitas Class A-Advanced Award Winner (Baseball America)
• Carolina League Excellence in Marketing & Promotions Award
• Top 5 Myrtle Beach Attraction (TripAdvisor)
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Recipient
• Franchise Sellout Record (15)
• Franchise Record for Average Nightly Attendance (4,197)
• Back-to-Back Carolina League Champions (2015 & 2016)

Who Are We Looking For?

In most every industry you'll find people who are content with where they are. With the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, we pride ourselves on hiring people who have the drive, will and determination to keep getting better every single day.

Position Description

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hiring a seasonal position to assist in the fan engagement department. This person will report directly to the Assistant General Manager, Fan Engagement, to help enhance the coverage and engagement of the Pelicans' social media accounts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supporting of the overall team brand awareness via social media.
• Assist in creating, cataloging, scheduling, and publishing content to team social accounts.
• Interact with fans and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.
• Track and deliver social media metrics for specific campaigns (both organic and sponsor).
• Provide entertaining live coverage of games via the team's social media platforms.
• Assist with content capture at both games and community events to help maximize the exposure of team initiatives.
• Communicate daily about content opportunities and trends that the club may leverage, relevant to the team's social media strategy.
• Maintain brand voice across different social media channels.
• Assist in creating creative marketing assets for various digital channels including but not limited to: website, social accounts, email newsletter, and video board.
• Assist other departments as necessary, most notably marketing and promotions.
• Perform as mascots if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

By the end of the season, you will:

• Understand the various interworking of departments that comprise a front office of a sports team; while learning how the Pelicans' culture leads to success on and off the field.
• Gain basic level understanding of social media preferred practices as it relates to the Pelicans' brand.
• Pitch, develop, and produce content pieces to be published to the Pelicans' account(s).
• Add additional elements to your professional portfolio.
• Have gained valuable networking opportunities.
• Receive potential job placement assistance based on performance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to start in mid-January on a full-time basis.
• Interns are preferably a recent college graduate, or college senior status/employee eligible, meaning able to accept a full-time job upon completion of the internship.
• Other applicants will not be excluded.
• Prior experience working in Minor League Baseball (or a similar position) is preferred.
• Other applicants will not be excluded.
• Experience with digital/social tracking tools (specifically Sprout Social) is preferred.
• Other applicants will not be excluded.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms. (Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube)
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Collection, including but not limited to: Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premier.
• Photography experience a plus.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines; a self-starter that can take initiative on new ideas and projects.
• Must be highly collaborative in the ideation/development/execution process.
• A strong desire to advance their career in the sports or social media field.
• Be able to perform physically demanding aspects of the job.
• Ability to dedicate hours per week, including all home games and ballpark events.

Duration/Compensation

• This is a seasonal position. Start date is mid-January and will conclude in September.
• Monthly stipend.

Application Process

Apply via Please no phone calls.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.