The Social Media/Content Creation Intern will work closely with various members of the organization and be involved in the week-to-week social content planning and short content video elements for the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds. They will gain valuable insight into various aspects of a professional sports organization. This individual will support the team in telling the story of our brand through top quality content and creative videography all our social media platforms.
The successful candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a consistent structure, can-do attitude, and top-notch creative execution. Moreover, this individual must take initiative independently and manage ambiguity while embodying the vision, mission, and core values of the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds ultimate frisbee team.
Responsibilities
- Create engaging digital content such as videos and other forms of multimedia.
- Shoot and edit high-quality videos for various projects, including games, training sessions, and other Pittsburgh Thunderbirds events.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure that the content aligns with the overall goals of the brand.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in digital content creation.
- Archive and organize all footage and material.
- Create and curate a unique and engaging “story” that compels people to interact with the brand, and ultimately purchase merchandise or attend events hosted by the Thunderbirds
- Must live in or able to reliably commute to Pittsburgh for team activities and individual player content capture.
Managing day-to-day social media & marketing activities:
- Planning, generating, and publishing relevant, original content daily
- Creating editorial calendar and posting schedule – including short term posts like Instagram Stories and TikTok
- Participating in live videos
- Overseeing design of digital assets to ensure that they are consistent with brand positioning and company values
- Controlling community management - monitoring, reposting, responding to online comments and reviews, etc.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
- Experience creating sports social content for platforms including FB, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn
- Ability to create fun content with the players
- Experience creating a wide variety of content for social media and beyond
- Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and have a sense of accountability
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Must reside in the Pittsburgh area and be able to attend all Thunderbirds home games in the summer of 2026
- Ability to commit to full offseason + season cycle through August 2026
This is an unpaid internship requiring 3-8 hrs/wk (or more upon request from the intern or school), and can be used towards school credit if needed.
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.
