Spring Internship, FloTrack

About the Role

• Project-based work with specific goals that can be added to your portfolio.
• Holistic understanding of how storytelling and video drive success in a fast-paced, performance-driven content organization.
• Will have a dedicated supervisor/mentor to guide and challenge you throughout the duration of the program.
• Opportunity to learn the ins and outs of an OTT sports media company.
• This internship is available from late August through December.
• This internship is based in Austin.
• Seeking a minimum availability of 25-30 hrs/week.
• This is a paid internship, offering $18/hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging cross-country and track and field content through written and video storytelling.
• Interview top-level athletes from across all levels of the sport, primarily at the professional level.
• Create and edit built-for-social videos across network channels, including Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Generate rankings content using the MileSplit database.
• Recap and preview the biggest cross country and track & field events of the week.
• Make use of editorial best practices for tagging, search engine optimization (SEO), and crosslinking.
• Work collaboratively to support the goals of the FloTrack and MileSplit content teams.
• Must be available from May to September.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in cross country and track & field.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software, with the ability to edit reels and a desire to edit longer-form content.
• Experience in journalism and an understanding of AP style.
• Experience creating engaging content that speaks authentically to a passionate audience.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, proofreading, and editing.
• An understanding of SEO best practices.
• Comfortable using Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience meeting deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Ability to take and implement creative notes and feedback.
• Graphic design, photography, and video production/editing skills are a plus.
• Highly motivated to learn about the world of sports media.