Re-thinking sports marketing now that fans are in charge
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Will pro sports have a "Second Life"?
Replied Jan. 15, 2008
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- What kind of company do you work for?
- pro sports team
- What is the name of your company?
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- What is your job title?
- Director, Web Services
- What is your job function?
- other
- Company Website
- http://www.cavs.com
Looking for a Fall Intern
INTERN DESCRIPTION
Primary Overview of Internship:
The Web Operations Intern will get a close look at how a web team operates at a professional sports team and an entertainment facility. This experience includes hands-on experience with updating the various web sites and engaging with fans on our social media platforms.
Experience gained in the following areas:
• Moderating and Updating Cavaliers Social Media Sites
Monitors, updates and participates in team’s social network sites including (but not limited to) CavFanatic, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Creating and Updating Pages on Main Web Sites
Assists in the creation and updating of basic web pages on Cavs.com,
LakeErieMonsters.com, TheQArena.com, CavaliersTeamShop.com, etc.
• Graphic Editing
Helps edit, resize and publish web graphics, including game and event photo galleries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• College student with study emphasis in Sports Management, Web Design or other computer related degree.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including knowledge of basic HTML and Adobe Photoshop. Should also be very familiar with social media sites and newest technology on the web. Experience in Adobe Premier is a plus.
• Must be organized and pay strong attention to detail. Must take responsibility seriously and self-motivated.
• Maturity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic are essential.
http://flashseats.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/jobs.cfm/Internships?supcat=890
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 10:22pm on August 21, 2008,
Chris Lindauer said… - Jeff,
I just received a case study submission from Bruce Herbert who had been helping develop some curriculum resources for us (Sports Career Consulting) this summer. I saw your profile here and thought I'd drop a quick note to say thanks for taking the time to provide some insight.
Thanks,
Chris
PS - I just sent the same message via linkedin so hopefully one message or the other will find its way to your inbox. : )
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