Seattle Seahawks / First & Goal Inc.
Social Media Intern (Full Season)
Renton, WA - Internship
Job Title: Full Season Social Media Intern
Department: Digital Media
Reports To: Social Video Coordinator
SUMMARY
The Seahawks Social Media Internship is a hands-on program designed to develop digital media professionals in the sports industry. The intern will assist the Seattle Seahawks digital media team with the ideation, development and execution of content for Seahawks social channels across various platforms, as well as ancillary accounts. This is a six-month internship beginning in mid-July 2026 and ending in January 2027.
By the end of the internship, and in accordance to their strengths and desire to build their weaknesses, the intern will have the opportunity to have first-hand experience in social media content, photography, videography, video editing, copywriting, design, project management and more.
The intern will be expected to learn heavily through experience and extensive resources will be available to facilitate the process at the intern’s initiative.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Collaborate and communicate with the digital media team in developing content plans for Seahawks channels, tentpole events and other opportunities
- Exclusively own one or more social media platforms, including the day-to-day posting, content planning/gathering and more
- Actively participate in the monitoring and engagement with fans
- Evaluate key social media metrics to ensure effectiveness of accounts across all channels
- Assist in the management of the team’s social media content calendar
- Build out campaigns within a project management tool and help facilitate the project from ideation to completion
- Provide live social media coverage of fan/community events as assigned
- Work with internal departments (Public Relations, Corporate Partnerships, Community Engagement, Marketing, Football, etc.) in fulfilling digital media needs as requested
- Manage various tasks for home/away games, including weekends, holidays and evenings
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be currently enrolled as a senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible
- Above average fluency in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and other popular social media platforms, as well as their analytics
- Experience managing social media for a team, brand or professional organization
- Basic understanding of Adobe products, particularly Photoshop and/or Premiere is a plus
- Ability to learn new tools quickly
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work well under tight deadlines and thrive in the 24/7 NFL news cycle, handling multiple tasks at once with great attention to detail
- Must be able to work unusual hours, includings nights, weekends and holidays
- Interest and experience in the sports industry is a plus
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee may need to lift 10 pounds or more
- At times, this job may require many hours of sitting, standing and walking including events and on gameday
- July 2026 – End of January 2027
- This position works 40 hours per week on average
- Be currently enrolled as a senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible
- Have authorization to work in the United States
- Be able to work 40 hours per week as well as gameday/nights, weekends and other various events
Final applicants will be contacted and invited to participate in our virtual interview process starting in April
NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants that apply, we ask that you do not contact us during this process.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All internships are hourly, paid positions. Interns are responsible for their own housing, travel, and relocation expenses. A background check will be conducted prior to employment start date.
Applicants must include:
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Answer all the questions below
Application Questions –
YES/NO: I am a senior, graduate student or recent graduate within the past six months
YES/NO: I have local housing available in or near Seattle, or I am willing to relocate and understand that any costs associated with the relocation are my responsibility
YES/NO: I understand that this position runs from July – January and I am able to work in office 40 hours per week
YES/NO: Do you have prior experience working on social media in a professional setting (a brand, organization, company, etc.)?
Please provide link(s) to your portfolio and/or examples of your work. (If linking to a social media handle, please specify the date range of content management.)
YES/NO: I am authorized to work in the United States
YES: I understand that due to the large volume of applicants that apply, I will not contact the Seahawks staff during this process
How did you hear about this internship position?
COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this position is: $22.75
The hourly rate applies to the current posting. The posted hourly rate may vary based on key factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related knowledge, experience and skill set.
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