Social Content Intern (Sports)
About The Position
ThePostGame is seeking a creative, sports-savvy intern to help grow a newly launched social channel focused on the human side of sports, including inspiring stories, meaningful connections, and moments that show why sports matter beyond the game. The intern will help shape content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, from identifying stories and writing scripts to creating videos and publishing posts. This role offers hands-on experience in sports content, collaboration with an experienced team connected across the sports industry, and an opportunity to help build a new social brand from its early stages. The intern will provide regular weekend coverage. Specific hours and coverage expectations will be agreed upon in advance. ThePostGame is willing to work with the intern’s college or university to support academic credit, subject to the school’s requirements and approval.
Requirements
- Strong sports knowledge and a genuine interest in sports storytelling.
- Clear, concise writing skills and strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Understanding of what makes people stop scrolling, watch, and share.
- Experience with AI tools to support research, brainstorming, writing, or video production, paired with sound editorial judgment and a commitment to fact-checking.
- Reliability, initiative, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a small team.
- Weekend availability is required.
Nice To Haves
- Video editing experience, particularly with tools such as CapCut or Adobe Premiere Pro.
Responsibilities
- Find compelling stories and pitch content ideas with strong hooks and a clear sense of what will resonate on social platforms.
- Research stories, verify facts, and source relevant photos and video.
- Write short video scripts, on-screen copy, and social captions.
- Help edit and assemble social videos.
- Schedule and publish posts, monitor engagement, and use performance insights to inform future content.
- Provide regular weekend coverage, including identifying timely stories and helping keep the accounts active.
Benefits
- ThePostGame is willing to work with the intern’s college or university to support academic credit, subject to the school’s requirements and approval.
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Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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