Spring Paid Intern - Social Media

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Social Media Intern (Content Creation & Community) – Atlanta Dream

The Atlanta Dream is seeking a Social Media Intern to join our social and content team for the 2026 WNBA season. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on creating engaging social content and building meaningful connections with our fans in real time.

This role is ideal for someone who understands internet culture, has a strong instinct for storytelling, and is excited to help shape how the Dream shows up across social platforms. You'll play a key role in both capturing content and engaging directly with our audience, helping bring the voice of the Dream to life every day.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Capture
• Assist in capturing real-time video and photo content at practices, games, and team events (including behind-the-scenes and candid moments)
• Support editing of short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Contribute to the execution of social-first content concepts that highlight players, culture, and the Atlanta community
• Assist in quick-turn editing to capitalize on real-time moments and trends

Community Management
• Actively monitor and engage with fans across platforms (comments, replies, DMs) in the Atlanta Dream voice
• Identify opportunities for real-time engagement, conversation, and cultural moments
• Support game day community management, including live reactions and fan interaction
• Flag key fan insights, sentiment, and notable conversations to the social team

Publishing & Platform Support
• Assist in publishing content on TikTok and Threads
• Support game day workflows, including pulling and posting real-time content
• Write and edit captions that reflect brand voice and platform best practices

Trends & Performance
• Monitor social trends and surface timely, relevant content ideas
• Support tracking and reporting of content performance (engagement, reach, etc.)
• Contribute ideas to evolve content formats based on what's working

Requirements
• Available to work nights, weekends, and all home games
• Based in Atlanta by start date
• Strong interest in women's basketball, storytelling, and sports media

Qualifications
• Recent graduate with relevant professional or internship experience in social media, content creation, or digital marketing
• Strong understanding of social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube)
• Experience capturing and editing short-form content (Premiere, CapCut, InShot, etc.)
• Strong communication and writing skills with attention to tone and detail
• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment