Social Media Intern

Description

Overview
Lexington Sporting Club is seeking a creative and driven Social Media Intern to support the club’s digital storytelling across multiple platforms. This role offers hands‑on experience creating real‑time and trend‑driven content for a professional sports organization, with a focus on capturing the energy of training, matchday, and post‑match moments.

Working closely with the Director of Social Media, Creative and Digital Content, the intern will help produce engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, and other social channels while contributing to the club’s overall digital presence and fan engagement strategy.

Academic Term Available: Academic year 2026-2027

Responsibilities

Assist with capturing and creating content for Instagram, TikTok, and other club social media platforms

Support the development of creative video and static content ideas aligned with the club’s brand and voice

Monitor social media trends and assist with applying relevant ideas to club content

Assist with capturing content at training sessions, with availability expected for multiple morning sessions each week

Support live matchday content coverage for Instagram Stories and other real‑time social platforms

Capture designated in‑game content from assigned field‑level locations, including goals, celebrations, and fan reactions during play

Assist with capturing post‑match content featuring players and coaches following key moments and wins

Edit mobile‑first video content using CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar editing software

Review social media performance data and assist in identifying content trends and areas for improvement

What You’ll Gain

Hands‑on experience creating social content for a professional sports organization

Exposure to real‑time content strategy, trend‑driven storytelling, and matchday coverage

Experience capturing and editing content in high‑pressure live environment

Direct mentorship from the Director of Social Media, Creative and Digital Content

Practical insight into digital audience growth, engagement, and performance analysis

Requirements
What We’re Looking For

Current college student pursuing Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Sports Management, or related field

Strong understanding of social media platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok

Experience creating and editing short‑form mobile video content

Familiarity with CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar editing tools

Strong creative instincts and awareness of current digital trends

Comfortable working in fast‑paced environments and reacting quickly to live events

Availability for morning training sessions, matchdays, and post‑match coverage

Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to represent the club professionally in player and staff environments

To support a safe and professional workplace, employment with Lexington Sporting Club is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check.

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