Social Media Content/Video Creator Intern

Summary
Create social media messaging and content for the Atlanta Tipoff Club (ATOC), a 501 C3 nonprofit organization. The ATOC administers the Naismith Awards, presented annually to the most outstanding high school and college basketball players and coaches. This internship primarily will center on the Naismith Awards activation. The ATOC was founded during the 1956-57 basketball season as a way for Atlantans to share a commond bond: the love and enjoyment of basketball. The organization's mission is to promote and expand the passion, tradition and heritage of basketball, and honor those who have achieved excellence and positively impacted the game both locally and nationally.

Position overview
The unpaid internship, available for class credit, will run from Oct. 1, 2025-April 15, 2026. The candidate is expected to work a minimum 5 hours per week remotely, although that will increase during peak periods. Candidates have the opportunity to earn college course credit, pending University approval, as we will complete any necessary paperwork as needed.

Responsibilities and key accountabilities
• Social media management for Naismith Awards programs
• Research, follow and stay informed on the latest high school and college basketball news
• Prepare timely and newsworthy social media posts by looking for opportunities to supplement posts with original content (photos, videos, graphics, etc.)
• Follow content calendar, style guide, voice guide, and utilize proper grammar and spelling as established by content captains and content director (posts must be submitted, reviewed and approved by content leads prior to posting on social media channels)
• Meet daily and weekly post requirements on social media channels (X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube) with a focus on engagement
• Participate in Zoom calls 2-3 times a month
• Join Text Group to collaborate with team members on posts, schedules and more
• Edit and produce high-quality, engaging video content for social media platforms (primarily Reels and Stories), including trimming, cutting, and arranging footage, adding music, sound effects and visual effects, and adding text overlays and captions
• When available, create content in person and conduct interviews with former Naismith Award winners at special events
• Keep sponsors in mind when when posting content - ensuring content is professional and engaging

Nature and scope
This position primarily will support the Naismith Awards social media properties, but occasionally the intern might be asked to support other responsibilities ranging from project management, event support, and public relations/media relations, where applicable, in conjunction with the organization.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies
• Must be highly organized, creative and able to multitask with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work effectively in a public visible, high pressure and deadline-oriented environment
• Possess a positive, energetic attitude and a knowledge and passion for sports, particularly basketball
• Should be familiar with the business of sports, basketball and how to work in a group environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs and Excel required
• Experience posting on social media channels a plus
• Advanced video editing skills on an iPhone or Android also a plus
• Must have a comfort level in working remotely with weekly Zoom/Teams calls with the team

Apply
Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to eric.oberman@naismithtrophy.com by Aug. 15, 2025