Social Media Marketing Intern

About the Role

The 2029 FISU World University Games is looking for a Social Media Marketing Intern for the spring college semester, beginning in January and ending in April/May as the applicant is available.

About the 2029 World University Games

In July 2029, North Carolina will host the FISU World University Games, one of the largest international multisport events in the world and projected to be the largest sporting event in North Carolina history. The Games will bring together more than 7,500 student-athletes from over 100 countries to compete across 19 sports. As we prepare to welcome the world to North Carolina, we're looking for a creative, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Social Media Intern to help grow our digital presence and engage audiences leading up to the Games.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, scheduling, and publishing content across social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
• Develop engaging graphics, short-form videos, captions, and other digital content.
• Support social media campaigns, content planning, and audience engagement initiatives.
• Assist with photo and video content capture at interviews, community activations, and other sports events across North Carolina.
• Monitor social media trends, platform performance, and opportunities for audience growth.
• Collaborate with team members to promote athletes, partners, events, and organizational milestones.

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate interested in sports marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field.
• Strong written communication, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and current digital trends.
• Experience with content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or CapCut.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate with a team.
• Interest in sports, international events, and storytelling.
• Previous social media or marketing experience and a portfolio of relevant work are a strong plus, but not required.

Please submit your cover letter to [email protected]

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in sports marketing and digital content creation.
• Opportunity to help promote a major international sporting event.
• Direct mentorship and networking opportunities with sports industry professionals.
• Portfolio-building experience through athlete features, content campaigns, and event coverage.
• Opportunity to earn academic credit, subject to university requirements.