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New Orleans Pelicans

Social Media Associate

Office Intern $3.2k–$3.9k/moest.

Summary

The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans are seeking a Social Media Associate as part of their 10-month Associate Program, supporting both NFL and NBA seasons. This intern-level, full-time paid role helps run and grow the teams’ social channels through daily content creation, live event coverage, and analytics-driven strategy. The position contributes to fan engagement while supporting partner content execution and channel best practices.

What you'll do

  • Assist in managing official social media accounts across Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Weibo.

  • Support idea generation, content development, planning, and scheduling for all social platforms.

  • Ideate, shoot, and edit daily videos for TikTok and Snapchat.

  • Provide social coverage on gamedays and other live events.

  • Evaluate and interpret performance analytics to inform follower growth and engagement strategies.

  • Coordinate with Corporate Partnerships to execute partner-affiliated posts and promotions.

  • Monitor best practices and trends in organic and branded social media.

  • Identify and implement improvements to channel workflows and content output.

Requirements

  • Recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field and/or equivalent work experience.

  • Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop); graphic design experience required.

  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, internet tools, and Outlook.

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with strong visual judgment.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including under deadline pressure.

  • Adaptable; able to take on additional tasks as assigned.

  • Knowledge of the New Orleans market, NBA, and NFL preferred.

  • Ability to lift and stack boxes in excess of 40 lbs.

  • People-first, community-minded, collaborative, high-integrity, proactive mindset; values diverse perspectives.

  • Must live in or be willing to relocate to New Orleans or surrounding areas.

Conditions

  • Full-time, hourly, non-exempt; paid 10-month Associate Program role.

  • Program dates: June 4, 2026 through April 16, 2027.

  • Work location: Metairie, LA (New Orleans area).

  • Schedule requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays based on NBA/NFL schedules.

  • Benefits/perks include medical insurance options, 401(k) with company contribution, paid holidays, wellness program and gym membership, and relocation reimbursement if applicable.

  • Application deadline: February 21, 2026; start date: June 4, 2026.

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