Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from FloSports
Job overview
The Fall Internship - Social Media at FloSports offers a paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media content management within a leading OTT sports media company, focusing on niche sports communities.
Responsibilities and impact
The intern will oversee and assist with posting engaging social media content, curate and create shareable content tailored to specific networks, use best practices for social listening and analytics, and collaborate with the FloSports Content team to support company goals.
Compensation and benefits
This is a paid internship offering $18 per hour, with a commitment of 20-25 hours per week from September to January.
Experience and skills
Candidates must understand social media platforms and their audiences, have strong project time management skills, experience with social media tools like Hootsuite or Sprout, and skills in graphic design, photography, or video editing are a plus.
Career development
The internship provides mentorship from a dedicated supervisor and project-based work that can be added to the candidate's portfolio, offering a holistic understanding of video-driven success in a fast-paced company.
Work environment and culture
FloSports values diversity and inclusion, fostering a fair and equitable environment with a blind recruiting process to support objective hiring and innovation from diverse perspectives.
Company information
FloSports is a digital streaming leader specializing in underserved sports, offering live events, news, commentary, and original content to a global audience, with a diverse team passionate about niche sports.
Team overview
The intern will join the FloSports Content team, working collaboratively to achieve social media goals.
Unique job features
The internship is unique for its focus on niche sports media, offering real-world experience in a performance-driven OTT platform with mentorship and project-based learning.
Company overview
FloSports is a sports media company that specializes in live streaming and on-demand coverage of niche sports, including wrestling, gymnastics, and track and field. They generate revenue through subscription services, offering exclusive content to their members. Founded in 2006 by Martin and Mark Floreani, FloSports has grown significantly, securing partnerships with various sports organizations and expanding its content library. The company is known for its commitment to providing high-quality, accessible sports coverage that caters to underserved sports communities.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience with social media platforms, emphasizing your ability to create engaging content and use social media tools like Hootsuite or Sprout for analytics and scheduling.
Focus on showcasing your project management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, as well as any experience with graphic design, photography, or video editing to align with the multimedia aspects of the role.
Apply through multiple channels including the FloSports corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the internship.
Connect on LinkedIn with current FloSports social media or content team members; use ice breakers like commenting on recent FloSports content you enjoyed or asking about their experience working in niche sports media to start a conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'social media engagement,' 'content creation,' 'social listening,' 'analytics platforms,' and 'project management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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