Social Media Intern

Job Description

Social Media Internship | New England Recruiting Report

The Tone:
This is an unpaid internship opportunity, with potential for college credit, at New England Recruiting Report, a leading grassroots basketball media platform operating across the New England region. Since its founding in 2006, the company has focused on connecting student-athletes with opportunities at the next level through comprehensive event coverage, detailed player evaluations, rankings, and showcases. This critical role helps expand the platform’s reach and influence, building on its impressive track record of organic social media growth to further engage thousands of coaches, players, and families throughout the region.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Unpaid, potential for college credit
• Team: Works with the existing team
• Mission: Expands the platform’s reach and engagement through organic social media content and direct audience interaction
• Tech Stack: Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn

What You’ll Actually Do
• Content Creation: Assist with the creation and scheduling of social media content.
• Content Ideation: Develop creative ideas for posts, graphics, reels, and stories.
• Content Scheduling: Help maintain a consistent day-to-day posting schedule.
• Audience Interaction: Monitor engagement and interact with our audience.
• Growth & Collaboration: Contribute ideas to help grow our platforms, increase reach, and collaborate on campaigns.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student with a strong interest in social media, sports media, marketing, or communications, ideal for building a professional portfolio and gaining real-world experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated familiarity with key social media platforms including Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Skills: Possesses a creative mindset with an eye for engaging content, along with being consistent, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Bonus: Basic graphic design or video editing experience is a plus, and a passion for basketball is preferred.