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Summer Internship - Social Media at FloSports in Austin, TX
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Job Description
FloSports leads the way in delivering world-class digital streaming for millions of fans, families, and athletes in underserved sports. Our digital platform unites casual and dedicated spectators alike, offering thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features, real-time analytics, and powerful broadcast technology. As the essential destination for niche sports content, we deliver everything from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films, documentaries, and multi-episodic series. We've revolutionized the global sports media industry by building a diverse team—technologists and wrestlers, creators and cheerleading experts, designers and hockey enthusiasts, communicators and motorsport fanatics, producers and sports fans—all united by our passion to serve underrepresented sports communities. We're creating the ultimate destination for our sports, and we're looking for people like you to join us!
THE ROLE:
Project based work with specific goals that can be added to your portfolio
Holistic understanding of how video drives success in a fast-paced, performance-driven company
Have a dedicated supervisor/mentor to guide and challenge you throughout the duration of the program
Learn the ins and outs of an OTT sports media company
This internship is available from May through August
Seeking a minimum availability of 20-25 hrs/week.
This is a paid internship, offering $18/hour.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and assist with the posting of engaging social media content
Curate and create shareable content appropriate for specific social networks
Make use of best practices for social listening, tagging, reporting, UTM linking and custom audience development across all social channels
Working collaboratively to support goals of the FloSports Content team
Must be available from September-December
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have a demonstrated understanding of social media platforms, their unique audiences and how to use them to maximize engagement efforts
Strong project time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment
Candidates should have experience working with social media tooling and analytics platforms, such as Hootsuite or Sprout.
Graphic design, photography and video production/editing skills a plus
Highly motivated to learn about the world of sports social media
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
FloSports exists to elevate the communities, athletes, and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse, inclusive workplace—one where different perspectives are sought out, heard, and valued—is essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans.
We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity, FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective, inclusive hiring decisions. We’re intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us.