What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2026 Social Media Intern position at New York Cosmos?
Position Title: Fall Social Media Intern
Location: Paterson, NJ / Hybrid
Department: Marketing
Duration: Fall (August–January)
Compensation: Unpaid (For College Credits)
Location: Paterson, NJ / Hybrid
Department: Marketing
Duration: Fall (August–January)
Compensation: Unpaid (For College Credits)
Role Overview
The New York Cosmos are seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Social Media Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting the club’s day-to-day social media efforts. This role offers the opportunity to learn how the Cosmos brand comes to life across digital platforms through content planning, creation, and publishing. The intern will also develop skills in fan engagement and assist with real-time coverage of matches, events, and community initiatives, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced sports environment.
Key Learnings this fall:
- Gain hands-on experience publishing and scheduling content across Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn
- Learn how to support the planning and execution of weekly and monthly social media content calendars
- Develop skills in writing clear, on-brand captions and short-form digital copy
- Assist with live content coverage during matches, training sessions, and club events to understand real-time engagement
- Build experience in community management by monitoring comments, messages, and mentions and engaging with fans
- Support campaign launches, announcements, and storytelling initiatives while learning brand voice and strategy
- Collaborate with photographers, videographers, players, and internal staff to understand cross-functional content creation
- Learn best practices for organizing and managing digital assets across shared platforms
- Gain exposure to social media analytics by tracking basic performance metrics and assisting with reporting
Content & Creative Support
• Format photos and videos for social platforms
• Build carousels, stories, and short-form video content using provided assets
• Ensure consistency with Cosmos brand voice and visual guidelines
• Support recurring content series and long-term campaigns
Qualifications
• Strong understanding of TikTok, including trends, short-form video formats, and platform-specific best practices
• Strong understanding of major social platforms and trends
• Clear writing skills with strong attention to detail
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable working nights and weekends as required for matches and events
• Passion for soccer, culture, and community engagement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.