Social Media & Athlete Relations Intern

Job Description

Unpaid Internship Opportunity: Social Media & Athlete Relations Intern

About Electro Gum:
Electro Gum is an innovative functional chewing gum meticulously designed for athletes. It’s packed with essential electrolytes to fuel performance, focus, and recovery. We’ve experienced remarkable growth, building a community of 1700+ college athlete ambassadors and gaining the trust of 28 NFL players. Our pre-order campaign completely sold out, a testament to the strong demand for our product.

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Social Media & Athlete Relations Intern to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role is primarily focused on managing athlete communications and CRM, ensuring every athlete ambassador experiences a seamless, professional, and personal journey with Electro Gum. You will serve as the primary voice of our brand in athlete DMs and play a crucial part in nurturing and expanding our vibrant athlete community.

Key Responsibilities:
• Respond to athlete DMs daily with exceptional accuracy, speed, and professionalism.
• Maintain strong athlete relationships through clear, supportive, and consistent communication.
• Answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and effectively resolve athlete inquiries using provided playbooks and resources.
• Escalate unique requests or complex issues to the founding team promptly and efficiently.
• Log and track all athlete interactions meticulously within our CRM systems (Notion + Social Snowball).
• Represent Electro Gum’s brand voice consistently with energy, positivity, and genuine care in all communications.

Qualifications:
• Excellent written English and communication skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and unwavering reliability – ensuring no mistakes in athlete onboarding or interaction.
• Comfortable and proficient with Instagram DMs and basic CRM tools.
• Ability to efficiently manage a high volume of athlete communication.
• A passion for sports, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), and athlete culture is preferred, but not strictly required.

What You’ll Gain:
• Real-world, hands-on experience in the exciting fields of NIL, athlete management, and CRM.
• Direct mentorship and guidance from Electro Gum’s experienced founding team.
• A flexible, remote internship experience that fits your schedule.
• Performance-based growth opportunities, including the potential for pay raises and long-term roles within the company.

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