We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Sports Content Expert based in India to join our team for a 3-month internship. This exciting opportunity blends deep sporting knowledge across multiple sports with content creation experience for digital platforms. As an intern, you'll contribute to creating content pipeline, marketing videos, and influence product development. This role is perfect for someone who combines a love for sports with digital marketing skills and an eye for emerging trends in both Indian and global sports landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Content Creation: Develop engaging sports-related content for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and other social media channels.
- Sports Research: Conduct in-depth research on various sports, athletes, and emerging trends in both Indian and global contexts.
- Marketing Support: Assist in creating marketing videos and promotional materials for sports-related products or services.
- Product Development: Contribute ideas and insights to help shape sports-related products based on your research and content creation experience.
- Trend Analysis: Identify and analyze emerging trends in sports content consumption and athlete popularity.
- Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and product development teams to align content strategy with overall business goals.
- Performance Tracking: Assist in monitoring and reporting on the performance of created content across various platforms.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sports Management, Digital Marketing, Mass Communication, or a related field
- Demonstrated deep knowledge of multiple sports, including but not limited to cricket, football, basketball, and other emerging sports
- Proven experience in creating engaging content for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or other relevant social media
- Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and trends in sports content
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (knowledge of regional languages is a plus)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro)
- Familiarity with graphics design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Canva)
- Basic understanding of analytics tools for social media and content performance
- Knowledge of SEO principles as they apply to video and social media content
- Experience in sports journalism, blogging, or running a sports-related social media account
- Familiarity with sports tech products and their market trends
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about sports with a finger on the pulse of both mainstream and emerging sports - men's, women's and Paralympic categories
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative content ideas
- Self-starter with a proactive attitude and ability to work independently
- Adaptable and eager to learn about new sports, technologies, and content creation techniques
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality content
- Team player with excellent collaboration skills
Details
- Duration: 3 months
- Start Date: October 21-25, 2024 onwards
- Location: Remote (must be based in India)
- This is a paid internship with the possibility of a full-time offer after graduation
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for interviews. Please note that we will not be considering applications for this internship role after September 30, 2024.