Graphic Design & Social Media Intern

Job Summary Position Overview: The Graphic Design & Social Media Intern will assist the Arkansas Travelers Marketing department with the creation of visual content and social media initiatives that strengthen and promote the Travs brand. This role will provide hands-on experience in sports graphic design, social media management, digital marketing, promotional campaigns, and gameday creative while working alongside experienced marketing professionals within a professional sports environment. Graphic Design Responsibilities:Create graphics and visual assets for social media, digital marketing campaigns, email marketing, the Travs website, and other digital platforms.Design promotional materials including flyers, advertisements, ticket sales materials, and other collateral.Assist with the development of creative assets for theme nights, promotions, giveaways, and special events.Create graphics and mock-ups to support the Corporate Partnerships department, including sponsorship proposals, sales decks, and activation materials.Assist with the creation and organization of in-park display graphics and gameday assets.Maintain consistency with Arkansas Travelers brand standards across all creative materials.Assist with photography and basic content creation when needed. Social Media Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and execute social media content calendars.Assist with scheduling and publishing content across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and other relevant channels.Help develop creative social media concepts that engage fans and promote games, players, promotions, theme nights, and the overall Travs experience.Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities for the Travs to participate in relevant trends and conversations.Assist with social media coverage during gamedays, special events, and community appearances.Monitor social media engagement and assist with tracking content performance.Assist with maintaining and organizing digital creative assets and templates.Collaborate with the Presentation and Partnership teams to capture content for sponsors and in-park activations. Gameday / Marketing Responsibilities: Assist the Marketing and Presentation teams with gameday creative and promotional execution.Assist Partnership team in creating and setting up concourse tables, promotional materials, and other in-park activations.Coverage of pre-game & in-game happenings with players & fans. Assist with media day and other special event initiatives.Collaborate with Ticket Sales, Corporate Partnerships, and other departments on creative needs.Other duties as assigned. Qualifications / Preferred Skills:Experience with graphic design and social media content creation.Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.Familiarity with InDesign, or other layout design software is a plus.Familiarity with Daktronics Show Control system is a plus.Strong understanding of social media platforms and current digital trends.Strong eye for design, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.Ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.Strong attention to detail and willingness to receive and implement creative feedback.Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays during the baseball season.A design portfolio or examples of previous work are required.Strong understanding of baseball or willingness to learn. Minimum RequirementsMust be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays during the baseball season.Ability to work approximately 40 hours during game weeks.Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including working outdoors in hot and humid conditions.Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.College student or recent college graduate preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.