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 September 1st through January 2nd.
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 high school level
Create and edit built-for-social videos across our network channels, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
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 goals of the FloTrack and MileSplit content teams
Must be available from September-December
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have a demonstrated subject matter expertise in cross country and track & field
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 Premier, 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 implements 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.