Overview:
Front Office Sports is looking for a Social Media Intern to work across our social team in support of new social initiatives. This hire will have the exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating engaging and dynamic social media content that brings the excitement of sports to our audience and beyond. If you’re passionate about sports and social media and ready to contribute to our exciting journey, we’d be thrilled to have you aboard. This position requires a highly motivated individual with a sophisticated visual style, flexibility, and a compelling portfolio.
The FOS Summer Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate students in their final year of coursework with a comprehensive learning experience in the fast-paced world of sports media. Interns will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and gain valuable insights into various aspects of our organization.
Program Duration: June 1, 2024 – August 23, 2024
Compensation: $20.00
Location: New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the social team to enhance Front Office Sports content across social platforms.
- Create compelling and shareable content for our social media channels, including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. This may include short-form videos, memes, graphics, polls, and other multimedia content designed to entertain and inform our audience.
- Track and analyze social media metrics to measure the performance and effectiveness of our content. Use data-driven insights to optimize content strategies and drive continuous improvement.
- Interact with our followers on social media, fostering meaningful connections and building brand loyalty. Monitor trends, join conversations, and amplify user-generated content to enhance our online community.
- Partner with social and creative teams to elevate Front Office Sports content across all social channels.
- Craft engaging visuals and content tailored for social platforms.
- Manage multiple social platforms simultaneously, engaging with audiences in real time through daily posts and stories.
Ideal Skills and Qualifications
- Currently a rising Senior pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Media Studies).
- Passion for sports, a knack for crafting media-leading posts, and solid knowledge of daily sports headlines and their cultural and business impact.
- Sharp editorial and photographic eye for creating compelling posts that convey the intended tone and message.
- Comfortable with copywriting and asset production in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Deadline-driven with the ability to adapt to changing schedules and demands.
- Proficient in researching storylines and delivering polished final products.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively, taking direction, and implementing feedback.
- Bonus: Previous experience overseeing large social media accounts on a day-to-day basis.
Perks and Benefits
- A paid internship opportunity.
- Experience a hybrid work environment where you’ll gain hands-on experience collaborating with social creators and editors.
- Exposure to the sports and media industry, with opportunities for networking, learning from professionals and developing journalistic skills while crafting content for a rapidly growing sports media startup.
- A flexible work environment that encourages creativity and innovation, providing the space to explore new ideas and approaches.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement to permanent roles based on performance, empowering you to shape your career path.
About Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports (FOS), the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports.
Front Office Sports is the category leader in scale and engagement, with an audience that delivers more than 150 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and two million page views each month. In addition, with over 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America.
Front Office Sports is backed by SC. Holdings, a New York-based investment and strategic advisory firm, and RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, and International Media Investments (IMI), a global media company based in Abu Dhabi.
In 2021, Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2022 and 2024, Front Office Sports was named ‘Hottest in Sports’ on AdWeek’s Media Hot List. In 2023, Front Office Sports was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.