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Social Media Associate

Saints & Pelicans | New Orleans

The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans Associate Program is a ten-month intern-level program that exposes entry-level candidates to the business side of sports. These positions work across both the NFL and NBA seasons, and work full-time hours in various departments within our organization.

This is a 10-month, full-time, paid position based in New Orleans, LA, as part of our Associate Program. The program will run from June 4, 2026 through April 16, 2027.

 

Please only apply to the positions that best align with your experience, skills, and areas of interest.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Assist with running the official social media accounts for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Weibo
  • Help with idea generation, content development, planning and scheduling for all social media platforms
  • Ideate, shoot, and edit daily videos for the teams’ Tiktok and Snapchat accounts. 
  • Provide social coverage on gamedays and other live events
  • Evaluate and interpret performance analytics for the purposes of designing fan/follower growth strategies and engagement level improvements
  • Work with the Corporate Partnership department to ensure the successful execution of partner-affiliated social media posts and promotions
  • Monitor best practices and trends in organic and branded social media
  • Monitor, recognize and implement ongoing improvements to the workflow and output of each channel

What You’ll Bring:

  • Recently graduated from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media, Public Relations, Communications, or relevant field and/or equivalent work experience
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop; graphic design experience is required.
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, internet and Outlook to effectively perform duties as listed above
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as a strong visual sense of cohesiveness
  • Possess strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
  • Ability to work well both independently and with a team as well, as perform under the stress of deadlines
  • Adaptable, and able to react to change productively and assume other tasks as assigned
  • Knowledge of the New Orleans market, the NBA, and the NFL is preferred
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on the schedules of the NBA and NFL
  • The position will be required to lift and stack boxes in excess of 40 lbs.

All Candidates Should Have:

  • Commitment to community and a people-first mindset
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Ability to celebrate individuality and value diverse perspectives
  • High integrity and a proactive, solutions-oriented “winning” mindset
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by games and the NFL and NBA schedules
  • Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, New Orleans or the surrounding areas

 

What We Offer:

  • Medical Insurance Options
  • 401K Program with Company Contribution
  • Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Program and Gym Membership
  • Relocation Reimbursement if applicable

Applications must be submitted online. Please do not mail or email resumes to the Saints/Pelicans. All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Saints/Pelicans Human Resources or Hiring Manager to check the status of your application. When applying, please be sure your updated contact information is provided.

Wednesday, March 12

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of Mass Communication (MACO)

Office Location

102 Talbot Hall

Mailing Address

PO Box 2031, Thibodaux, LA 70310

Phone

985.448.4586
fax: 985.448.4577

Email

Dr. James Stewart, Head

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