Lafayette Aviators – Social Media Internship – Summer 2026

Lafayette Aviators • Lafayette, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lafayette Aviators, a summer collegiate baseball team in the Prospect League, are offering a Social Media Internship for Summer 2026. This internship focuses on creating short-form video content for TikTok and Instagram Reels, live game coverage, and real-time fan engagement. The Aviators provide an affordable, fun, and family-friendly entertainment experience at the state-of-the-art Loeb Stadium. This internship offers a hands-on, high-impact experience designed to prepare individuals for careers in sports, media, and digital marketing. Interns will be fully integrated into game day operations, gaining real-time experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while developing professional-level content creation and communication skills.

Requirements

• Available from May 13th through approximately August 12th (flexible)
• Able to work 30–40 hours per week
• Available for all 30 home games and potential playoff games
• Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and short-form content trends
• Comfortable shooting and editing video on a smartphone and/or camera
• Experience with video editing apps/software (CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Ability to think creatively and react quickly in a live-event setting
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Passion for sports, social media, and digital storytelling

Responsibilities

• Create, shoot, and edit short-form video content for TikTok and Instagram Reels
• Execute live, in-game social media coverage including highlights, updates, and fan interaction
• Capture and post real-time moments during games (big plays, promotions, crowd reactions)
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and execute content strategies
• Monitor trends and adapt content to align with current social media best practices
• Assist with writing captions, hashtags, and engaging copy
• Support content creation for additional platforms including Instagram Stories, X, and Facebook
• Engage with fans online to enhance the overall digital experience

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees