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Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Description
We're looking for a creative, trend-savvy Content Creator Intern to join the CMN Social Media team. The person in this position should have a strong understanding of short-form content and digital trends, with the ability to identify what captures audience attention and drives engagement. The ideal candidate is curious, creative, proactive, and excited about bringing ideas to life through compelling content. In this role, you will support the creation of content for some of the biggest artists in Latin entertainment while collaborating with the Social Media and Creative teams to help keep our tours and events culturally relevant and engaging across Instagram and TikTok.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create engaging short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other social platforms.
• Brainstorm, pitch, and execute creative content ideas that align with campaign objectives and brand voice.
• Support visual storytelling through content creation, copywriting, and creative asset development.
• Monitor social media trends, emerging formats, sounds, memes, and platform updates, and identify opportunities to incorporate them into artist and event content.
• Edit short-form video content using CapCut or similar editing software, and design simple social assets using Canva and Adobe Photoshop.
• Explore and leverage AI tools to enhance content creation and creative workflows.
• Assist with community management by engaging with audiences and monitoring conversations across social platforms.
• Track content performance, analyze audience engagement, and help prepare bi-weekly and monthly social media reports.
• Support on-site content capture at concerts, tours, events, and brand activations, including behind-the-scenes moments, fan experiences, and live social coverage.
• Collaborate effectively with the Social Media and Creative teams while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong creative judgment, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a strong understanding of social media culture and platform best practices, and be comfortable appearing in content when needed.

Requirements

• Experience creating content for Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
• Proficiency with CapCut, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and AI-powered creative tools.
• Strong video editing, copywriting, and visual storytelling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Passion for social media, digital culture, and emerging content trends.
• Passion for Latin music, live entertainment, and pop culture.
• Experience creating content for brands, organizations, or personal social media channels.
• Familiarity with social media strategy, analytics, and performance reporting.
• Understanding of brand storytelling and audience engagement through digital content.

Travel: None

Payscale: $17.05 Minimum Wage

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.