Social Media Intern

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP – SPORTS FUNDRAISING

Hybrid Role | Spring Semester

Gold Athletics provides high school and youth athletic teams with the financial resources they need to compete at a higher level through fast, effective, and modern fundraising. We are seeking an energetic, creative, and reliable Social Media Intern to support our growing content and digital marketing efforts—both remotely and in the field.

This internship is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys creating authentic short-form content, staying ahead of social media trends, and capturing real-world stories in sports-driven environments. Interns will gain hands-on experience working alongside fundraising reps, the marketing team, and company leadership.

Internship Overview

The Social Media Intern will support Gold Athletics’ marketing team by creating, editing, and publishing short-form video and visual content across multiple platforms. The role blends remote content creation with periodic in-person content capture, offering real exposure to sports fundraising operations, brand storytelling, and digital marketing strategy.

This internship emphasizes mentorship, skill development, and real deliverables that students can use in their professional portfolios.

Role & Responsibilities

Content Creation & Strategy

• Create engaging short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other platforms
• Assist with planning, filming, editing, and scheduling social media posts
• Contribute creative ideas based on trend research and content performance
• Ensure all content aligns with Gold Athletics’ brand voice, messaging, and values
• Support broader social media initiatives across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X

In-Person & On-Site Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Gold Athletics Fundraising Reps in your local area to capture in-person content
• Attend select fundraising events, school visits, kickoffs, or team activities
• Film day-to-day fundraising operations to support both the rep’s personal brand and Gold Athletics’ brand
• Capture behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, action shots, and authentic storytelling moments
• Take high-quality photos and videos for use across marketing and social platforms
• Represent Gold Athletics professionally in schools, athletic facilities, and community settings

Note: In-person responsibilities are scheduled in advance. Reliable transportation is required. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Training, Mentorship & Support

Interns will receive:

• Weekly Zoom check-ins with a direct supervisor
• Ongoing content feedback and performance reviews
• Training on brand voice, content strategy, analytics, and platform best practices
• Mentorship from marketing leadership and exposure to fundraising reps and campaign planning
• Hands-on guidance throughout the internship to support growth and learning

Learning Outcomes & Skills Gained

By the end of the internship, students will:

• Build a professional content portfolio featuring real brand campaigns
• Develop short-form video production and editing skills
• Learn social media analytics, performance tracking, and content optimization
• Gain experience working with brand guidelines and marketing strategy
• Improve communication, time management, and collaboration skills
• Understand the role of digital marketing in sports fundraising and community engagement

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in marketing, communications, advertising, media, or a related field
• No minimum GPA requirement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience editing video using TikTok, Instagram Reels, Canva, CapCut, or similar tools
• Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X
• Comfortable filming content in live, real-world environments
• Interest in sports (personal or professional) preferred
• Photography and videography experience is a plus

Internship Details

• Location: Hybrid
  • Remote: 80%
  • In-Person/On-Site: 20% or less (based on location and events)
• Semester: Spring
• Start Date: March 2
• End Date: April 26 (flexible)
• Hours: 15–20 hours per week (flexible based on academic credit requirements)
• Availability: Weekdays required; occasional weekends for in-person content
• Compensation:
  • Unpaid or for academic credit
  • Mileage reimbursed for approved travel

Application Information

• Required Materials:
  • After submitting your Resume on Handshake please email creative@goldathletics.com the following:
    • Content Portfolio (video or social content preferred)
    • Links to any social media accounts you have managed