Social Media Marketing Intern - Spring 2027

About the role

The Harris County–Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) is seeking a creative, motivated student to join the Marketing Team as a Social Media Marketing Intern. This unpaid, academic‑credit internship offers hands‑on experience in sports marketing, social media, and content creation, with opportunities to attend live events, build a portfolio, and develop marketing strategy skills in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and help distribute engaging content across social, digital, and email channels.
• Capture photo and video content with a professional camera at live sporting events, community programs, speaking engagements, presentations, and other HCHSA activations.
• Write blog posts and social media captions.
• Help schedule and publish content across HCHSA social and digital platforms.
• Track social media performance and assist in preparing monthly metrics reports.
• Monitor social media trends, sports conversations, and pop culture to identify relevant content opportunities.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions for campaigns, events, content, and promotional materials.
• Assist with email marketing, including drafting and scheduling campaigns.
• Update and refresh website and published content as needed.
• Support the development of graphics and promotional materials, ensuring they meet HCHSA brand guidelines and visual standards.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team across multiple projects and events.
• Bring ideas to the table, be open to feedback, and apply coaching from team members to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Passion for sports, social media, storytelling, and creative content.
• Experience in content creation; familiarity with a professional camera is a plus.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and pop culture.
• Creative eye with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple assignments and content in various stages of development.
• Strong time management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Team player able to collaborate across multiple projects.
• Basic understanding of content strategy and how social, video, and digital marketing work together to build a brand and promote events.
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow professionally.
• Available to work Monday through Friday, with some weekends and evenings required based on the event calendar.
• Ability to work in the HCHSA office, with flexibility to accommodate class and other commitments.

Compensation

This is an unpaid internship offered for academic credit only. Interns are not eligible for HCHSA employee benefits.

Schedule

Work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings required based on the event calendar.