Sports Media Content Creator Intern (NFL, NBA, MLB) For HS & College Students

TheRealAutograph’s Fall 2026 Sports Media Internship Program offers students (18 HS and College) hands-on experience in sports media, social content, live e-commerce, and digital storytelling. The Fall 2026 Internship Program will run from August 10, 2026 through January 3, 2027, lasting approximately 21 weeks at our brand new state-of-the-art HQ in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Company Description TheRealAutograph (TRA) memorabilia and live e-commerce company operating at the intersection of sports, media, sports collectibles, and real-time commerce. TRA specializes in fully authenticated sports memorabilia, trading cards, mystery boxes, private signings with hall-of-fame athletes, and live-selling entertainment, creating high-energy digital experiences for fans and collectors across platforms including TikTok Live, Whatnot, and eBay Live. With a team of 70 employees, TRA has built a fast-growing operation that brings sports fans, collectors, and newcomers together through interactive live breaks, engaging digital content, and community-driven entertainment. The company is redefining the modern sports memorabilia experience by transforming traditional unboxing into shared, live, and interactive events centered around iconic athletes, legendary sports moments, and the excitement of collecting.

Role Description: TheRealAutograph is seeking a Sports Media content creator Intern to support our growing social media and content operation across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other digital platforms. TheRealAutograph is one of the leading sports memorabilia and live ecommerce companies in the United States, specializing in fully authenticated memorabilia, trading cards, mystery boxes, and live-selling entertainment. This internship is designed for students who are passionate about sports, social media, and digital storytelling. The Sports Media Intern will help identify trending sports moments, athlete storylines, viral clips, fan reactions, and cultural conversations that can be turned into engaging short-form content for TheRealAutograph’s social channels.

The Fall 2026 Internship Program will run from August 10, 2026 through January 3, 2027, lasting approximately 21 weeks. The program is hybrid, with in-person opportunities for live activations and remote work for content and social media responsibilities. Interns are expected to commit 15 hours per week, with flexibility around class schedules. This is an unpaid internship eligible for academic college credit, with performance bonus opportunities available.

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real experience inside a fast-paced sports collectibles, media, and live commerce company while contributing to content that reaches real audiences across major social platforms.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching trending sports moments, athlete storylines, viral clips, debates, and fan reactions
• Identifying daily content opportunities across the NFL, NBA, MLB, soccer, UFC, and other major sports
• Assisting with short-form content ideas for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Writing hooks, captions, and on-screen text ideas for social media posts
• Helping organize content for posting across TheRealAutograph’s social channels
• Tracking which types of sports content, topics, and formats are performing best
• Staying up to date with sports news, athlete conversations, social media trends, and internet culture
• Supporting the marketing team with daily content execution and creative ideas
• Working alongside the content programming team to store and organize these clips for reposting on our other social platforms 
• Weekly Reporting of videos created and performance to the Head of Marketing

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old and either a current high school senior graduating in 2026, an incoming college freshman, or an incoming college sophomore for the Fall 2026 semester. Ideal candidates should have an expected graduation date that aligns with freshman or sophomore standing, preferably Spring 2029 or Spring 2030.

• Strong knowledge of sports and sports media culture
• Passion for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and short-form content
• Ability to recognize viral moments, strong hooks, and engaging sports storylines
• Strong writing skills for captions, hooks, and social media copy
• Organized, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced content environment
• Interest in sports collectibles, athletes, live commerce, and digital media
• Basic video editing or clipping experience is a plus, but not required
• Preferred majors include Sports Broadcasting, Marketing, Communications, Media Production, Sports Management, or related fields.
• Passion for sports, collectibles, athletes, and internet culture
• Ability to work fast and package/ship content at high velocity
• Ability to post & create multiple sports clips daily

The platform and tools to find and identify these clips will be provided to you.

Our Channels:

Instagram.com/therealautograph

https://www.tiktok.com/@therealautograph

https://www.tiktok.com/@traenespanol

Applications for this internship program close on Thursday, July 23 at 11:59PM EST.

This internship is ideal for someone who wants real experience in sports media, social media marketing, content creation, and the growing world of sports collectibles.