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Sports Research · 18 hours ago

Social Media Intern

San Pedro, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry Level

$20/hr - $22/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

Sports Research is a health and wellness brand seeking creative and motivated individuals for their internship program. As a Junior Social Media Associate, you will gain hands-on experience in social media strategy, content creation, and community engagement.

Health Wellness & Fitness

Hiring Manager

Jewell Hall, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Track and report on weekly social media trends, platform updates, and culturally relevant news

Provide weekly competitor insights, including content styles, campaigns, and engagement tactics

Monitor conversations across platforms to identify opportunities for engagement and insights

Contribute ideas during social content brainstorms and campaign planning sessions

Participate in and be featured in social content shoots

Film and edit content for social platforms

Assist with content pre-production, including:

Shoot planning

Shot lists

Mood boards

Call sheets

Collaborate with team members on daily community management efforts

Start and join conversations across all platforms

Identify posts to comment on, respond to, and engage with

Assist with content organization and file management

Help build and maintain our content hub in Google Drive and Dropbox, ensuring assets are organized, labeled, and easy to access

Onsite event support (setting up displays, community engagement at events)

Influencer sourcing and analytics support

TikTok Live support

Qualification

Social media strategyContent creationCommunity engagementContent editing toolsSocial media platformsWritten communicationOrganizational skillsInitiativeCollaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a 4-year university, ideally studying Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field

Strong interest in social media, content creation, and digital culture, with a pulse on trends across platforms (especially TikTok and Instagram)

Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices, including posting, engagement, and community interaction

Basic experience with content editing tools (in-app tools, CapCut, Canva, etc.)

Comfortable being on camera and representing a brand publicly

Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice

Organized and detail-oriented, with experience managing files and folders

Ability to take initiative, contribute ideas, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment

Available for a 4-month contract with the ability to work in-office and/or attend content shoots around the Los Angeles area as needed