Content Internship (TST/TBT)

The Tournament • Cary, NC

5h • Remote

About The Position

The Tournament has grown from a unique idea amongst friends to hosting some of the hottest sporting events in the world, owning and operating The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and The Soccer Tournament (TST). TBT launched in 2014 and is now one of the most exciting events on the summer sports calendar, with a Fox Sports partnership, regional championships across the country, and a winner-take-all, $1 million prize. Every year, its open format attracts some of the best players in the world and fulfills its promise of showcasing electrifying competition. In 2023, The Tournament unveiled TST, which exploded onto the scene with a $1 million prize, billing itself as Coachella for Sports – part food festival, part sporting event. In 2024, the company launched an equal-pay women’s soccer tournament for $1 million. For more information, visit www.thetournament.com . We are searching for interns to join our Content Team for projects related to both TBT and TST. We are offering four different tracks, which will allow interns to focus on specific areas of emphasis that are best suited to their skills, experiences and areas of interest. Please see below for more details on each track: 1. Social Media Create & publish engaging Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube content and storytelling around TBT & TST events, teams & players Help manage TBT & TST team social accounts Drive tune-in around TBT & TST live events, programing, and products across multiple social media platforms, with an emphasis on telling stories Monitor the TBT & TST “universe” and interact with relevant athletes, celebrities, and influencers Work with Social Media Director to execute in-tournament content strategy Provide on-site TBT & TST coverage, via developing original content and using WSC platform to cover events in real-time Full day availability must be provided during all TBT & TST game days. 2. Video Production Brainstorm, shoot, edit and publish video content related around TBT & TST events, teams, players & storylines Work with TBT & TST marketing, sponsorship & events teams to create video content that fulfills brand goals Assist Lead Video Producer in organizing and managing TBT & TST’s historical archive Provide on-site TBT & TST coverage, via shooting and editing original content to cover events in real-time Help push creative direction towards emerging styles & trends in digital & social media Full day availability must be provided during all TBT & TST game days. 3. Graphic Design Produce high quality digital creative assets for TBT & TST, pre-tournament, in-tournament & post-tournament. Conceptualize & design unique social graphics for quick-turn scenarios, such as announcements, milestones, in-game updates & team signings. Work with TBT & TST teams & programs to produce digital creative assets pre-tournament, in-tournament & post-tournament. Full day availability must be provided during all TBT & TST game days. 4. Multidisciplinary The TBT & TST Multidisciplinary Track affords interns the opportunity to gain experience in two or more of the above disciplines. During the interview process, our recruiting team will help craft an individualized plan that fits your interests.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have an interest in sports (specifically basketball and soccer), be willing to pitch in wherever needed in our start-up environment, and exhibit the following traits:
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Not afraid to think outside the box
• A passion for emerging trends in the digital & social space
• Highly organized
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Superb time management skills
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Full day availability must be provided during all TBT & TST game days.
• Full day availability must be provided during all TBT & TST game days.
• Full day availability must be provided during all TBT & TST game days.

Responsibilities

• Create & publish engaging Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube content and storytelling around TBT & TST events, teams & players
• Help manage TBT & TST team social accounts
• Drive tune-in around TBT & TST live events, programing, and products across multiple social media platforms, with an emphasis on telling stories
• Monitor the TBT & TST “universe” and interact with relevant athletes, celebrities, and influencers
• Work with Social Media Director to execute in-tournament content strategy
• Provide on-site TBT & TST coverage, via developing original content and using WSC platform to cover events in real-time
• Brainstorm, shoot, edit and publish video content related around TBT & TST events, teams, players & storylines
• Work with TBT & TST marketing, sponsorship & events teams to create video content that fulfills brand goals
• Assist Lead Video Producer in organizing and managing TBT & TST’s historical archive
• Provide on-site TBT & TST coverage, via shooting and editing original content to cover events in real-time
• Help push creative direction towards emerging styles & trends in digital & social media
• Produce high quality digital creative assets for TBT & TST, pre-tournament, in-tournament & post-tournament.
• Conceptualize & design unique social graphics for quick-turn scenarios, such as announcements, milestones, in-game updates & team signings.
• Work with TBT & TST teams & programs to produce digital creative assets pre-tournament, in-tournament & post-tournament.
• The TBT & TST Multidisciplinary Track affords interns the opportunity to gain experience in two or more of the above disciplines. During the interview process, our recruiting team will help craft an individualized plan that fits your interests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed