Victory Lap + Side Piece Pies Social Media & Events Intern - Sports & Hospitalit

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid) | Position Type: Part‑time, Summer Internship
Are you the friend who never misses kickoff, always knows where the watch party is, and somehow ends up behind the camera capturing every big moment? Do you live for college football Saturdays, high‑energy crowds, and social media content that feels as electric as game day itself? If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, love sports culture, and know how to create hype both online and in person, this opportunity is for you.
Victory Lap is bringing sports bar energy to both West Campus and Rainey Street—creating the ultimate destination for game days, watch parties, tailgates, and unforgettable nights in Austin. Right next door on Rainey Street, Side Piece Pies is serving up late‑night slices for fans long after the final whistle. Together, we’re building a sports‑focused social experience unlike anywhere else in the city, and we’re looking for a Social Media & Events Intern to help bring it all to life.
Responsibilities

Create, design, and manage engaging social media content for Victory Lap West Campus, Victory Lap Rainey, and Side Piece Pies, capturing the excitement of game days, watch parties, events, and everyday moments
Build and manage monthly content calendars to streamline scheduling and posting across all brands and locations
Attend sporting events, activations, watch parties, and nightlife experiences as the boots‑on‑the‑ground representative for Victory Lap and Side Piece Pizza
Capture, edit, and share real‑time photos and videos using iPhone, CapCut, Canva, and Instagram’s creative tools
Create hype‑driven sports content surrounding college football, NFL Sundays, March Madness, playoff games, rivalry matchups, and other major sporting events
Manage community engagement by responding to DMs, comments, and messages to foster an authentic, sports‑driven digital community
Stay up to date on sports culture, social trends, memes, and emerging content formats to keep content fresh, timely, and culturally relevant
Support planning, promoting, and executing high‑energy game day events, watch parties, and activations across Victory Lap West Campus, Victory Lap Rainey, and Side Piece Pies—you are our demographic, so your input matters
Utilize campus and local connections to build brand awareness and drive attendance for sporting events and promotions
Assist with tracking metrics and KPIs including follower growth, engagement rates, reach, and event attendance
Craft creative, witty, and sports‑focused captions that bring each brand’s voice to life across social platforms
Collaborate and communicate with onsite staff and leadership teams to align on marketing, branding, and event initiatives
Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned (because great ideas can come from anywhere!)
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and game days, is required
Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Management, Photography, or a related field
Skilled iPhone photographer and video editor; experience using CapCut, InShot, Adobe Premiere, or similar editing platforms
Experience using Canva for graphic design and social media content creation
Strong grasp of major social media platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok
Passion for sports, food, beverage, nightlife, and hospitality culture
Strong understanding of college sports culture, especially Texas athletics and major sporting events
Fluent in the English language, its rules, and proper usage
Skills

Energetic self‑starter who works well independently and within a small team
Web savvy and a skilled internet/social media researcher
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines at once
Go‑getter mentality—you take initiative, ask questions, and thrive on learning by doing
Highly social and comfortable engaging with new people, both online and in person
Ability to thrive in loud, high‑energy, fast‑paced event environments
Bonus Points

You have strong campus and local connections and are actively involved in Austin’s social scene
You have photography or videography skills, especially sports or nightlife content
You have experience using Later, Planoly, Buffer, or other social media scheduling tools
You’re familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Lightroom, Photoshop, or Illustrator
You’ve managed social media accounts for a sports team, student organization, club, business, or nonprofit
You love college football and know the West Campus and Rainey Street scenes inside and out
You’re the person in your group chat organizing game day plans
Work Schedule

Work schedule to be determined upon hire. Schedule is flexible, but hours should be consistent. Minimum 20 hours per week. Nights and weekend availability will be required (to cover game days, watch parties, etc.). This is a hybrid position. While some work can be completed remotely, it is crucial that you are located on‑site in Austin, Texas and available to attend events, activations, and content shoots across West Campus and Rainey Street.
Benefits

This paid internship will run from May2026 to August2026 with the possibility to continue into the fall semester. The internship will be approximately 20–30 hours per week. Pay is $15 per hour.
LV Collective offers a collaborative, fun, and flexible work environment inside its beautifully designed office located in Downtown Austin, Texas. Relocation will not be provided.

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