Marketing Intern
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Job Description
About the Birmingham Barons:
The Birmingham Barons are the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. They offer ticket information, game schedules, promotions calendars, and information about Regions Field on their website (barons.com) or by phone at (205) 988-3200. The Barons are an equal opportunity employer. A standard criminal background check is conducted before employment.
Job Description: Marketing Intern
The Birmingham Barons are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Marketing Intern to support their marketing department. This is a full-time, seasonal, non-exempt hourly position paying $7.25/hour. The intern will report to the Marketing Director and work within the Marketing Department.
Responsibilities: This fast-paced role offers diverse project involvement, including:
• Digital & Print Design: Collaborating with the Marketing Director to create promotional flyers, social media graphics, banners, and event signage. Basic knowledge of graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Digital Marketing: Assisting with paid social advertising (Facebook, Instagram), email marketing campaigns, and data analysis to track campaign effectiveness and boost ticket sales and event promotion.
• Social Media Management: Creating engaging content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok; managing game-day and non-game-day social media posting and scheduling; retouching and editing photos.
• Website Management: Maintaining and updating the Barons’ official website to ensure engaging and current content.
• Game Day Activities: Assisting with tarp pulls, setting up and breaking down promotional materials and fan experiences, managing giveaways, interacting with fans, and maintaining an upbeat atmosphere.
• Other Duties: Contributing unique ideas, performing mascot duties at external events (when needed).
Qualifications:
• Essential Skills: Passion for learning, strong work ethic, adaptability, strong communication and problem-solving skills, ability to maintain a professional appearance, electronic and computer proficiency, high attention to detail.
• Availability: Must work a full 40-hour week, including evenings, weekends, and most game days.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 25-50 lbs, stand for 5+ hours, work long hours, weekends, and holidays, and work in various weather conditions (rain, heat).
• Preferred Skills: Basic knowledge of graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
What You’ll Gain:
• Hands-on sports marketing experience with a professional minor league team.
• Exposure to digital marketing strategies for ticket sales and fan engagement.
• Portfolio-building opportunities showcasing skills in content creation, graphic design, social media, and digital marketing.
• Networking within the sports and entertainment industry.
• A dynamic and fun work environment.
