About the role#
The Social Media Intern will support the Digital Team of the Washington Wizards. This role provides hands-on experience in the sports industry by assisting with content creation, strategy, and analytics for the organization's primary and auxiliary social media accounts.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the ideation, planning, and creation of engaging social media content for the Washington Wizards, Jr. Wizards, and Wizards Retail accounts.
- Collaborate with the Digital Media Team to implement social-first content ideas and strategy.
- Capture real-time photo and video content at games and community events.
- Draft, schedule, and publish posts across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
- Monitor social media trends to identify new content opportunities.
- Pull social media analytics reports for tentpole events.
- Maintain the organization of the content calendar and digital assets.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate status.
- Experience in social media publishing for a team, brand, or company.
- Experience in shooting and editing video content for social media, including a deep understanding of TikTok and Reels style editing.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple projects.
- Knowledge of NBA players and teams.
- Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience with photography is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
- Term: September 2026 to May 2027.
- Schedule: 25 hours per week, including most Washington Wizards games, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Status: Paid internship ($18.40 per hour), on-site work modality.
