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Riddell · 1 month ago

Intern - Marketing and Events

Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $19/hr

Riddell seeks a passionate individual to join the Marketing & Communications (MarCom) team as our summer intern focused on Marketing and Events. This role involves assisting with event planning, execution, and various MarCom activities while providing support to the team and learning about the sports industry, particularly football.

Sporting Goods

Responsibilities

Assist with operational and logistical planning for summer events, tradeshows, football camps/clinics, and photo/video shoots

Assist with on-site execution of various events as needed, including representing Riddell at partner events

Interact with Riddell partners, such as USA Football, NFL clubs and the WNFC

Manage event elements such as shipping, equipment ordering, asset movement, inventory, organization of storage room, travel needs, and event teardown/setup

Play a vital role in photo & video shoots, including leading equipment inventory, organization, and fitting

Support project management process and digital organization

Support general MarCom activities, such as partnership activations and catalog execution

Opportunity to engage and learn in other MarCom areas as desired such as social media, digital marketing, communications, media relations, and more

Qualification

Public RelationsEvent PlanningMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe Creative SuiteSocial Media ManagementInterest in Sports CultureOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Authorized to work in the U.S

College student or recent graduate with a major in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field

Use of social media and understanding of monitoring these platforms along with traditional media

Willing to travel as necessary, including nights and weekends

Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs. on a regular basis and stand/walk for long periods of time

Maintain a high level of professionalism and is comfortable in virtual & in-person office environment

Self-starter who can take direction and contribute ideas

Able to work independently and as a part of our team

Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks successfully to meet deadlines

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

Preferred

Previous job experience and/or internship in communications, public relations, journalism, sports management, or related field

Proficiency in the use of PC software tools for communications, presentations and reports, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher) and Adobe Creative Suite

Interest in sports culture and social media trends