What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Content & Writing Intern position at D1 TRAINING?
Location: Franklin, TN (or Remote)
Type: Internship (Part-Time)
Paid: Yes
When: May-August 2026
Reports To: Director of Media & Content
About D1 TrainingAt D1 Training, we believe in training the entire athlete — body, mind, and spirit. We’re a national fitness franchise built on the foundation of elite athletic training, and we bring that same intensity and passion to our storytelling. Through D1 Daily, our digital content platform, we share insights, stories, and motivation from coaches, athletes, and franchises across the country.
Position OverviewWe’re looking for a creative, driven Video Content & Writing Intern to help fuel D1 Daily — writing compelling stories, finding franchise highlights, and bringing the D1 Training brand to life through words and visuals. This role is ideal for someone who loves writing and video production, follows fitness and sports culture, and is eager to gain hands-on experience in brand storytelling and content marketing.
Responsibilities- Write engaging D1 Daily blog posts (up to 5 per week) that align with D1’s tone, topics, and mission.
- Use social media (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) to find and pitch interesting D1 franchise or athlete stories.
- Design simple, on-brand social graphics in Canva to promote D1 Daily stories.
- Write social captions and short-form content to drive engagement and clicks.
- Collaborate with the marketing team through Slack, Dropbox, Airtable and Asana to manage content calendars and workflow.
- Stay current on fitness trends, workout culture, and top performance brands (Nike, Whoop, Gymshark, etc.) to inform content tone and ideas.
- Assist with the planning and production of The Turf: Powered By D1, a visual podcast produced twice a month.
- Strong writing and video editing skills with a clear, engaging style.
- Experience writing for blogs, websites, or social media.
- Working knowledge of Canva and major social platforms.
- Interest in fitness, sports, and athletic training.
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently on deadlines.
- Comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Hands-on experience in digital content creation for a national fitness brand.
- Portfolio pieces across blogs, graphics, and social media.
- Mentorship and feedback from experienced writers, marketers and storytellers.
- A deeper understanding of how storytelling drives brand engagement.