Social Media Intern

Company DescriptionElevate Hoops NYC is a rapidly growing basketball development program dedicated to helping athletes elevate their game both on and off the court. Through elite skill development, mentorship, competitive exposure, and media-driven storytelling, we create an environment where players can thrive as athletes and individuals.Our program combines high-level basketball training with modern branding, content creation, and athlete development strategies. We emphasize discipline, accountability, confidence, and long-term growth while building one of NYC’s premier basketball communities.Role DescriptionElevate Hoops NYC is seeking a creative, motivated, and basketball-driven Social Media Intern to join our team in New York City. This is an in-person role focused on capturing and creating engaging content that showcases our athletes, coaches, training environment, camps, clinics, and events.The Social Media Intern will assist with filming practices and games, editing content for Instagram/TikTok, brainstorming content ideas, scheduling posts, engaging with the community online, and helping grow the Elevate Hoops NYC brand across digital platforms.This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about sports media, content creation, basketball culture, and athlete branding.ResponsibilitiesCapture photo and video content during practices, games, camps, and eventsCreate engaging short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, and other social platformsAssist with content planning, scheduling, and postingBrainstorm creative marketing and storytelling ideasHelp grow online engagement and community presenceSupport branding and promotional initiativesAnalyze content performance and social media insightsCollaborate closely with coaches and leadership teamQualificationsPassion for basketball, sports culture, and athlete developmentStrong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, and social media trendsExperience with content creation and video editingExcellent communication and creative storytelling skillsOrganized, dependable, and detail-orientedFamiliarity with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Premiere, or similar editing tools is a plusPhotography/videography experience is a plusCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Media, or a related field is preferredWhat You'll GainHands-on experience working with a growing NYC basketball brandOpportunity to build a sports media portfolioReal-world experience in sports marketing and athlete brandingNetworking opportunities within the basketball communityMentorship in content strategy, branding, and media creation