What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sport Management Internship | Social Media | Content (Fall Semester) position at Volo Washington, DC?
Are you passionate about sports, storytelling, and creating engaging content? We're looking for a creative and motivated Social Media & Content Intern to join our team for the Fall Semester. This internship offers hands-on experience working alongside our Marketing team to create compelling internal content that showcases our leagues, events, players, and community.
As a Social Media & Content Intern, you'll help bring the Volo experience to life by capturing photos and videos, creating social media content, highlighting player stories, and supporting internal marketing initiatives. You'll gain valuable experience in content creation, social media strategy, and brand storytelling while helping grow engagement across our digital platforms.
This internship provides real-world experience in sports marketing, content production, and social media management. By the end of the semester, you'll have built a strong portfolio of creative work and gained practical skills that will prepare you for a career in sports marketing, digital media, or content creation.
Responsibilities
- Capture photo and video content at leagues, tournaments, and special events.
- Create engaging content for Instagram and other social media platforms.
- Develop short-form video content, including Reels that showcases the Volo community and game-day experience.
- Assist with planning and maintaining the social media content calendar.
- Write engaging captions and help schedule posts across social media platforms.
- Support internal marketing campaigns that promote leagues, events, and community initiatives.
- Highlight player experiences, league champions, and behind-the-scenes moments.
- Edit photos and videos using creative software and mobile editing tools.
- Monitor social media trends and recommend new content ideas to increase engagement.
- Collaborate with Operations, Partnerships, and Marketing teams to tell authentic stories from across the organization.
- Assist with content organization, asset management, and performance reporting.
What You'll Gain
- Flexible schedule of 5–10 hours per week (1/2 admin and 1/2 in the field).
- Hands-on experience managing social media for a sports organization.
- A portfolio of professional photo, video, and digital content.
- Experience with content planning, production, editing, and publishing.
- Exposure to brand storytelling and community-focused marketing strategies.
- Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.
- Opportunities to attend and create content at live sporting events and community activations.
- Practical experience that prepares you for careers in social media, digital marketing, sports communications, and content creation.
Requirements
- Must be available to work nights and weekends.
- Must live in the DC area.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Internship dates run from September - January.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.