About the role#
This internship offers project-based work with specific goals to build your portfolio. You will gain a holistic understanding of how storytelling and video drive success in a performance-driven content organization. You will be paired with a dedicated supervisor to guide and challenge you throughout the program while you learn the operations of an OTT sports media company.
What you'll do#
- Create engaging cross-country and track and field content through written and video storytelling.
- Interview top-level athletes, primarily at the professional level.
- Create and edit videos for Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
- Generate rankings content using the MileSplit database.
- Recap and preview major cross country and track and field events each week.
- Apply editorial best practices for tagging, search engine optimization, and crosslinking.
- Collaborate with the FloTrack and MileSplit content teams to support their goals.
What you'll need#
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in cross country and track and field.
- Experience in journalism and an understanding of AP style.
- Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or similar software, with the ability to edit reels and a desire to edit longer-form content.
- Comfort using Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Understanding of SEO best practices.
- Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines and implement creative feedback.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, or Media Studies.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Fall 2026 (August through December).
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Minimum 25-30 hours per week.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About FloSports
FloSports is an independent sports media company based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2006, the organization produces live event broadcasts, original content, and sports data solutions. It serves communities across more than 25 sports, including wrestling, motorsports, hockey, and NCAA athletics. The company currently employs 675 people.
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