Spring Internship - FloTrack

The role

You will create cross-country and track and field content, including written stories, interviews, rankings and social videos. You will work with a mentor on project-based goals that can be added to your portfolio.

What you will do

• Create engaging cross-country and track and field content through written and video storytelling
• Interview top-level athletes from across all levels of the sport, primarily at the professional level
• Create and edit built-for-social videos for Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
• Generate rankings content using the MileSplit database
• Recap and preview the biggest cross country and track and field events of the week
• Use editorial best practices for tagging, search engine optimization and crosslinking
• Work collaboratively to support the goals of the FloTrack and MileSplit content teams

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in cross country and track and field
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software, with the ability to edit reels
• Experience in journalism and an understanding of AP style
• Experience creating engaging content that speaks authentically to a passionate audience
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, proofreading and editing
• An understanding of SEO best practices
• Comfortable using Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Excellent research, organizational and time management skills
• Experience meeting deadlines in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to take and implement creative notes and feedback
• Highly motivated to learn about the world of sports media

Nice to have

• Graphic design, photography, and video production or editing skills

Benefits

• Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
• Flexibility at work and control over your professional and personal schedule
• All-hands events hosted twice a year in Austin, Texas
• Annual equity awards for all top performers
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) company match, vested immediately
• Progressive parental leave policies
• Unlimited paid time off
• Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
• Free laundry service for all positions that require travel
• Company donation to youth teams and leagues that employees coach

Before you apply

• Must be available from May to September

About the company

FloSports is a sports media company with live event coverage, news, highlights, stats and team and player profiles. It covers over a dozen sport verticals, including hockey, track and field, racing, grappling, wrestling and cheer.