Social Media & Marketing Manager (Internship)

Job Overview

We are seeking an ambitious, creative, and basketball-loving Social Media & Marketing Manager Intern to lead our digital presence in NYC. In this role, you won't just be fetching coffee—you will have creative control over our marketing strategy and social media accounts. Your primary goal is to produce high-energy, scroll-stopping content for TikTok and Instagram that boosts our local visibility and brings in new, highly engaged clientele.While you will ideally join us on-site in Manhattan to capture live content, we offer excellent hybrid and fully remote flexibility for the right self-starter who can edit and manage accounts seamlessly from anywhere.

Duties

• Develop and implement engaging social media content strategies across various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Create visually appealing graphics and videos using Adobe Creative Suite tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator to support campaigns.
• Monitor social media channels using tools like Hootsuite and Buffer to schedule posts, track engagement, and optimize content performance.
• Conduct social listening to gather insights on audience sentiment, trending topics, and competitor activities to inform marketing strategies.
• Manage social media advertising campaigns on platforms like Facebook Ads to increase reach and engagement.
• Analyze digital marketing performance metrics using Google Analytics and other analytics tools to measure campaign success and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in media editing tasks including proofreading, video editing, and photo editing to ensure high-quality content delivery.
• Support public relations efforts by engaging with followers, managing online reputation, and fostering positive relationships with influencers and partners.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on keyword research and SEO strategies to enhance online visibility.
• Contribute to branding initiatives by maintaining consistent messaging across all digital channels.

Qualifications

• A strong passion for sports (basketball knowledge or playing experience is a major plus!).
• Proven experience editing engaging, high-growth videos for TikTok or Instagram Reels.
• Ability to capture clean photos/videos using a modern smartphone or your own camera gear.
• Located in or around NYC with the ability to travel to Manhattan for events (remote editing options available).
• Video Production & Editing: Capture and edit high-energy video content specifically optimized for TikTok and Instagram Reels (using trending audio, fast cuts, and engaging captions).
• On-Site Content Gathering: Attend practices, games, and events in Manhattan to shoot clean photo and video footage.
• Client & Community Engagement: Interact with NYC parents, players, and local sports communities in the comments and DMs to convert views into program registrants.
• Brand Growth: Brainstorm and execute creative content pillars to organically promote our youth program and build a loyal online following.

What We Offer (Perks & Benefits)

• Lucrative Resume Title: Kickstart your career with a high-level title ("Social Media & Marketing Manager") that stands out to future employers.
• College Credit: We will happily work with your university to ensure you receive official course credit for your hours.
• Financial Support: Full reimbursement for transit/travel costs to and from our Manhattan events, plus support/reimbursement for equipment usage.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to transition into a paid, higher-level position as our program grows, along with glowing letters of recommendation and portfolio building.

Pay: $1.00 - $20,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10024