Location: Remote — U.S.-Based Applicants Only
Duration: 3 months
Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week
Compensation: Unpaid Internship
Academic Credit: May be available, subject to approval by the intern’s college or university
Portfolio: Required for interview consideration
Applicants must currently reside in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Candidates with marketing, social media, graphic design, and/or video editing experience are encouraged to apply.
Company Description
Sports Excitement is developing a digital sports community platform designed to connect athletes, families, teams, leagues, and fans in one interactive space.
The platform is intended to help users discover sports organizations and opportunities, engage with sports-focused content and communities, and simplify the process of finding and registering for youth sports programs.
Sports Excitement plans to offer its digital platform free to users, with potential revenue generated through advertising and premium features that expand networking and community engagement opportunities.
The company is currently working on the continued development of its website, digital platform, creative content, and community presence.
Internship Overview The Graphic Design & Video Editor Internship at Sports Excitement is a remote, unpaid, three-month learning opportunity designed for individuals interested in gaining practical experience in graphic design, video production, social media content, and digital marketing within a sports technology environment.
Interns will work with a designated supervisor and collaborate with marketing, product, design, and other team members on supervised creative projects.
The internship is intended to provide hands-on experience in visual communication, digital content production, branding, social media design, and video editing while helping participants strengthen their creative process and build portfolio-ready work.
Candidates with marketing or social media experience may also have opportunities to contribute to content planning and campaign-related creative projects.
Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities
Assist with the creation of digital assets such as social media graphics, banners, promotional materials, and other branded content.
Support the editing and production of video content for social media, marketing initiatives, and digital campaigns.
Create and edit short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other relevant digital channels.
Assist with preparing visual content in appropriate formats and dimensions for different platforms.
Work with existing brand guidelines and help maintain consistency across visual materials.
Collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative concepts and translate ideas into visual content.
Incorporate feedback from supervisors and team members into design and video revisions.
Support basic motion graphics, animation, or visual effects when appropriate.
Help organize creative files, templates, and digital assets used by the team.
Gain exposure to the relationship between creative production, social media, branding, and digital marketing.
Participate in creative reviews, feedback sessions, and other learning opportunities throughout the internship.
Qualifications
Foundational graphic design skills and familiarity with tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Figma, or comparable design software.
Video editing experience using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or similar editing tools.
Basic understanding of visual design principles, including layout, typography, hierarchy, composition, and color.
Familiarity with social media content formats and visual best practices for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and similar channels.
Ability to understand creative briefs, follow brand guidelines, and incorporate feedback constructively.
Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
Relevant coursework, training, personal projects, portfolio work, volunteer experience, or other practical experience in Graphic Design, Media, Communications, Marketing, Video Production, Digital Media, or a related field is welcomed.
Interest in sports, technology, digital media, social platforms, or online communities is a plus.
Preferred Skills
Experience with any of the following is helpful but not required:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Canva
Figma
Motion graphics or basic animation
Short-form social media video
Social media marketing or content creation
Academic, personal, volunteer, and non-commercial creative projects are welcome.
Portfolio Requirement A portfolio, reel, case study, or other examples of prior creative work are required for interview consideration.
Portfolio submissions may include graphic design work, social media content, video editing projects, motion graphics, branding projects, academic work, personal projects, or other relevant creative samples.
Commercial experience is not required.
Academic Credit & School Verification
Academic credit may be available depending on the requirements and approval of the intern’s college or university. Candidates are responsible for confirming eligibility and academic-credit requirements directly with their educational institution.
Sports Excitement can support reasonable internship verification requirements from participating educational institutions. Depending on the school’s requirements, this may include confirmation of company information, internship dates, expected weekly hours, supervisor information, internship responsibilities, and verification of participation by email or other required documentation.
Any academic credit is awarded solely by the intern’s educational institution and is not guaranteed by Sports Excitement.
Internship Structure
This internship is expected to last approximately three months, with a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.
Interns will have an assigned supervisor and will participate remotely. Scheduling and internship responsibilities may be coordinated with the intern and supervisor based on project needs and, when applicable, academic requirements.
Equal Opportunity
Sports Excitement welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and evaluates candidates based on relevant skills, experience, portfolio work, interests, and their ability to contribute to and learn from the internship experience.