Social Media Intern

Position: Social Media Intern
Organization: Sports Radio America

Position Summary:
Sports Radio America is seeking a creative, motivated, and sports-savvy Social Media Intern to help grow our digital presence across multiple social media platforms. This internship provides hands-on experience creating engaging content, covering sporting events, and helping connect fans with the latest sports news and analysis. The ideal candidate has a passion for sports, understands current social media trends, and is eager to learn in a fast-paced media environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish engaging content for Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Design graphics, reels, and short-form videos highlighting sports news, interviews, and game coverage.
• Assist with live social media coverage during sporting events, press conferences, and broadcasts.
• Write captions, headlines, and promotional copy that drive audience engagement.
• Monitor trending sports topics and recommend timely content opportunities.
• Interact with followers by responding to comments and messages in a professional manner.
• Track social media analytics and provide reports on audience growth, engagement, and campaign performance.
• Collaborate with writers, photographers, and on-air talent to promote articles, podcasts, and live shows.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice across all digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of college and major sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, WNBA, MLS, and others.
• Experience using social media platforms for content creation and audience engagement.
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar tools).
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with photography or videography.
• Knowledge of social media analytics tools.
• Previous experience managing personal, school, or organizational social media accounts.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience working in sports media.
• Opportunities to build a professional portfolio of social media campaigns and digital content.
• Networking opportunities with sports journalists, broadcasters, athletes, and media professionals.
• A chance to contribute to the growth of a national sports media platform.

This internship is ideal for students and aspiring professionals looking to build a career in sports media, digital marketing, social media management, or sports journalism.