Social Media Assistant, Community & Digital Operations

Minnesota Timberwolves; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves are seeking a Seasonal Social Media Assistant to support PackOffCourt’s digital and community-focused social media efforts, with a primary focus on tagging, GIF creation, and asset management from games and events. This part-time role requires 1–2 years in social media or related fields; photography and videography skills are preferred.

It includes game-night shifts and some office hours, with no travel.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in social media, digital media, sports, entertainment or marketing.
• Photography and/or videography skills preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day admin needs of the Social Media team including tagging via Zoomph, GIF assets via GIPHY, and content from games and events.
• Ideate, shoot and edit content for the PackOffCourt social media account.
• Collaborate with Community Impact, Partnerships, and Social Media teams to identify storytelling opportunities.
• Maintain a consistent voice, tone, and visual identity across PackOffCourt platforms.
• Assist with maintaining PackOffCourt content calendars.
• Attend Timberwolves games and events to capture social-first content.
• Capture social-first photo and video content that is authentic and timely.

Skills

Social media experience

Photography

Videography

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Organization

Tools

Zoomph

GIPHY

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Join the Pack? We understand that to win championships, it starts with the people. We’re all teammates with a united focus on fostering an inclusive winning culture that empowers, values and recognizes each other. Because working together is how we do what’s right for the communities we live, work and play in. It’s how we innovate, learn and grow as individuals and as a group. And it’s how we elevate lives through the power of basketball.

Why Join the Pack? We understand that to win championships, it starts with the people. We’re all teammates with a united focus on fostering an inclusive winning culture that empowers, values and recognizes each other. Because working together is how we do what’s right for the communities we live, work and play in. It’s how we innovate, learn and grow as individuals and as a group. And it’s how we elevate lives through the power of basketball.

Position Summary/Objective

The Minnesota Timberwolves are seeking a Social Media Assistant to support the organization’s digital and community-focused social media efforts, with a primary focus on the PackOffCourt social media account. This role will sit that the intersection of community storytelling, social media operations, and digital content management. This will be a seasonal part-time position, to last through the regular NBA season and potential playoffs. Expected availability is for all home and away Timberwolves games (no travel required). Some office hours will be required.

What would you do?

• Supporting the day-to-day administrative needs of the Social Media team – including social tagging through Zoomph, creating and maintaining GIF assets through GIPHY, and organizing and supporting digital content from games and team events
• Ideate, shoot, and edit content for the PackOffCourt social media account
• Collaborate with Community Impact, Partnerships, and Social Media teams to identify opportunities for storytelling
• Help maintain a consistent voice, tone, and visual identity across PackOffCourt platforms
• Assist with maintaining PackOffCourt content calendars
• Serve as a key administrative support resource for the Social Media team
• Tag and categorize social media content in Zoomph to support social listening, reporting, and analytics
• Ensure posts are consistently and accurately tagged according to established team standards
• Create, organize and upload Timberwolves-related GIFs to GIPHY, utilizing game footage and other team approved content.
• Identify moments from games and team content that have potential to become GIFs
• Maintain an organized library of GIFs and digital assets for use across social platforms
• Assists with other administrative and operational tasks that support the Social Media team
• Attend Timberwolves games, community events, partnership activations and other organizational events based on content needs or requests
• Capture social-first photo and video content that supports PackOffCourt and is authentic, timely and engaging.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other

• 1-2 years of experience in social media, digital media, sports, entertainment, marketing, or a related field
• Photography and/or videography skills are preffered
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is required
• Strong understanding of social media platforms
• Ability to manage repetitive administrative responsibilities accurately and consistently
• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work well on a team and independently.
• Ability to manage specific processes and tasks in the department under supervision.

Compensation And Benefits

• This is an hourly position paid on a semi-monthly cycle at a rate of $17.00 per hour.
• Additional perks include free parking in the Hawthorne ramp and free meals before home games.

Supervisory Responsibility, if any:

This position does not have a supervisory responsibility.

Travel:

Position does not require travel.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment. Game night shifts are usually 4 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Staff may be asked to work external events including but not limited to: player or community appearances, or charity and networking events. Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps.

Physical Demands

Work is generally sedentary in nature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment. Staff will occasionally ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff will frequently move boxes of merchandise and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.

EEO Statement

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.

Our DEI Commitment

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good. As an organization, we’re proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.

E-Verify Statement

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.