Summer Internship - FloTrack/MileSplit

FloSports leads the way in delivering world-class digital streaming for millions of fans, families, and athletes in underserved sports. Our digital platform unites casual and dedicated spectators alike, offering thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features, real-time analytics, and powerful broadcast technology. As the essential destination for niche sports content, we deliver everything from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films, documentaries, and multi-episodic series. We've revolutionized the global sports media industry by building a diverse team—technologists and wrestlers, creators and cheerleading experts, designers and hockey enthusiasts, communicators and motorsport fanatics, producers and sports fans—all united by our passion to serve underrepresented sports communities. We're creating the ultimate destination for our sports, and we're looking for people like you to join us!

THE ROLE:

• Project-based work with specific goals that can be added to your portfolio.

• Holistic understanding of how storytelling and video drives success in a fast-paced, performance-driven content organization

• Have a dedicated supervisor/mentor to guide and challenge you throughout the duration of the program.

• Learn the ins and outs of an OTT sports media company.

• This internship is available from May through August.

• This internship is based in Austin.

• Seeking a minimum availability of 25-30 hrs/week.

• This is a paid internship, offering $18/hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 across our network channels, including Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok

• Generate rankings content using the MileSplit database

• Recap and preview the biggest cross country and track & field events of the week

• Make use of editorial best practices for tagging, search engine optimization, and crosslinking

• Work collaboratively to support the goals of the FloTrack and MileSplit content teams

• Must be available from May to September

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a demonstrated subject matter expertise in cross country and track & field

• Basic knowledge and understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software, with the ability to edit reels and a desire to edit longer form content.

• 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 work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy

• Ability to take and implement creative notes and feedback

• Graphic design, photography, and video production/editing skills a plus

• Highly motivated to learn about the world of sports media

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

FloSports exists to elevate the communities, athletes, and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse, inclusive workplace—one where different perspectives are sought out, heard, and valued—is essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans.

We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity, FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective, inclusive hiring decisions. We’re intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us.