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Summer 2026 Social Media Internship

Ripken Baseball
5 days ago
Internship
On-site
Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
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  • Job Title: Summer 2026 Social Media Internship
  • Entity: Ripken Baseball Camps & Clinics
  • Reports To: Director of Baseball Operations
  • Pay rate: $15/hour
  • Location: The Ripken Experience Aberdeen
  • Anticipated Start Date: May 18, 2026
  • End Date: August 23, 2026

About Property:

The Ripken Experience Aberdeen is a premier baseball tournament destination, hosting teams, and families from across the country. Our fast-paced, high energy fun environment relies on teamwork and great customer service to deliver unforgettable tournament experiences.

Position Summary:

As a successful Social Media Intern, you will play a pivotal role in strategizing, crafting, and sharing compelling content across The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen’s social media channels. You will actively contribute to the strategic brand marketing initiatives of Ripken Baseball.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conceptualize, design, and organize distinctive content for social media platforms in alignment with brand standards

  • Capture content onsite to post across various social media platforms

  • Harness the power of social media tools and analytics to amplify audience engagement

  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning, displaying initiative, desire, and determination to champion the values associated with the Ripken name and brand

  • Acquire expertise in social media marketing and content creation through hands-on guidance from seasoned professionals

  • Collaborate with brands and agency representatives to execute strategic sponsored social media campaigns

  • Be considered to work other Ripken Baseball events at the conclusion of the internship, based on performance

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Proven professional proficiency in managing Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok platforms.
  • Prior experience working with content creation tools such as Canva and CapCut.
  • An engaging, outgoing personality with abundant energy and proactive initiative.
  • A strong attention to detail.
  • Ability and willingness to physically perform all job responsibilities along with flexibility to work a variable schedule, including weekends and evenings.
  • Availability and ability for on-site work in Aberdeen, MD.

Preferred:

  • Prior experience in a social media management role or other communications related position.
  • Previous experience within the sports sector.
  • Genuine passion for sports, with a particular emphasis on baseball/softball and some level of experience playing baseball/softball.

Working Conditions / Special Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to endure potential exposure to extreme heat or cold while working

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