Marketing Department - Austin, TX - Internship to Full Time
MileSplit is looking to hire a social media intern to build and support a variety of social media accounts across the MileSplit network, which is comprised of one national "hub" site and 50 individual state websites.
MileSplit has built its reputation as being THE source for high school track and field results, rankings, in-depth athlete profiles and more. Additionally, MileSplit streams dozens of live XC and track & field events from around the country, reaching millions of fans.
This MileSplit social media intern role reports to the MileSplit Content Marketing Coordinator and is based in Austin, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a social media calendar that schedules top MileSplit network content on the following social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Write copy and publish best-performing MileSplit network content to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit and YouTube using a variety of media, such as: videos, gifs, memes, custom graphics
- Produce graphic and/or video content specifically for social media accounts across the MileSplit network
- Grow the Facebook, Twitter, Instagram channels for the top 15-performing websites in the MileSplit network
- Work hand-in-hand with the MileSplit Content Marketing Coordinator to create Paid Media Campaigns for the top-performing websites in the MileSplit network
- Report on the social media performance of the top-performing MileSplit websites on a weekly basis
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- The social media intern must be a subject matter expert in Cross Country and Track & Field
- High School Graduate; Pursuing a degree Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field (and/or equivalent, relevant work experience) preferred
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills to be used when interacting with social communities across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat
- Strong copywriting and project management skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, while managing multiple social media accounts simultaneously
- Engages frequently with a variety of accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
- Experience developing marketing collateral using Photoshop
DESIRED
- Demonstrated ability to be highly organized, have strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Relevant experience in an agency environment and/or within digital media preferred
ABOUT FLOSPORTS
FloSports is a direct-to-consumer, subscription-based sports media company located in Austin, Texas. Through live streaming of premier events, original video programming, and weekly studio shows, FloSports is unlocking a world of sports coverage that true fans have been waiting for. Current verticals under the FloSports header are Wrestling, Track, Grappling, MMA, Elite Fitness, Boxing, Softball, Gymnastics, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, eSports, and Cheerleading.