Social Media & Athlete Relations Intern

Marketing
March 19, 2026
Internship
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Job Description

Unpaid Internship Opportunity: Social Media & Athlete Relations Intern

Electro Gum is a functional chewing gum designed for athletes — packed with electrolytes to fuel performance, focus, and recovery. We’ve grown significantly, boasting over 9,200 college athlete ambassadors, 134 NBA players, 28 NFL players, and much more.

We’re looking for a Social Media & Athlete Relations Intern to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role focuses on managing athlete communications and CRM, ensuring every athlete ambassador experiences a seamless, professional, and personal journey with Electro Gum. You will be the authentic voice of our brand in athlete DMs and play a crucial part in cultivating our vibrant athlete community.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to athlete DMs daily with accuracy, speed, and professionalism.
  • Maintain strong athlete relationships through clear and supportive communication.
  • Answer FAQs and resolve athlete questions efficiently using provided playbooks.
  • Escalate unique requests/issues to the founding team quickly.
  • Log and track all athlete interactions meticulously in our CRM systems (Notion + Social Snowball).
  • Represent Electro Gum’s brand voice with energy, positivity, and care.

Qualifications

  • Excellent written English and communication skills are a must.
  • Strong attention to detail and unwavering reliability — ensuring no mistakes in athlete onboarding.
  • Comfortable with Instagram DMs and basic CRM tools.
  • Ability to effectively manage a high volume of athlete communication.
  • A passion for sports, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), and athlete culture (preferred but not required).

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world experience in NIL, athlete management, and CRM.
  • Direct mentorship from Electro Gum’s experienced founding team.
  • A flexible, remote internship experience.
  • Performance-based growth opportunities, including potential pay raises and long-term roles within the company.

⚡ Apply now and help us build the future of athlete-first brands!

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