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Bamboo Sports Media

Social Media Manager - Intern

Phoenix, Arizona

Bamboo Sports Media - Internship

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Position: Social Media Manager Intern

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (NOTE: This role will be expected to travel to the east and west valley for game coverage.)

Job Type: Hybrid (NOTE: Applicant is expected to be at games in-person, edit on site or remotely.)

Bamboo Sports Media Summary:

Bamboo Sports Media is an Arizona-based sports media company focused on covering high school athletics through photography, videography, journalism, live broadcasting, and social media storytelling. Founded by Jonathan Olden, Bamboo Sports Media has grown into one of Arizona’s emerging independent sports media outlets, producing content seen by thousands of athletes, families, schools, and fans across the state.
 

Our mission is to spotlight athletes, teams, and communities through high-quality creative media and storytelling. We cover sports throughout Arizona with a focus on delivering professional-level content for high school athletics, including game coverage, live broadcasts, interviews, feature stories, highlights, social media content, and championship event coverage.
 

Bamboo Sports Media works with schools, athletic programs, brands, and organizations to create engaging sports coverage while helping student-athletes gain recognition on a larger platform. Our team operates in fast-paced environments covering major matchups, playoff events, state championships, and community sports stories across Arizona.
 

At Bamboo Sports Media, we value creativity, professionalism, teamwork, and passion for sports media. Our internship and staff opportunities are designed to give creatives hands-on experience in sports photography, videography, journalism, social media, and broadcast production while working alongside an active media team covering live events throughout the state.

Job Summary:

The Social Media Manager at Bamboo Sports Media will help lead and manage the company’s digital presence across platforms including Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube. This role focuses on creating engaging sports content, managing live event coverage, growing audience engagement, and maintaining the Bamboo Sports Media brand across all social platforms.

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The Social Media Manager will work closely with photographers, videographers, journalists, and broadcast staff to deliver real-time coverage and creative sports storytelling throughout Arizona high school athletics.

Job Duties:

  • Manage and publish content across Bamboo Sports Media social platforms
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  • Write captions, headlines, and social media copy
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  • Coordinate live game coverage and posting during events
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  • Create and organize social media schedules and content plans
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  • Assist with reels, short-form videos, graphics, and promotional posts
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  • Monitor engagement, trends, and audience interaction
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  • Help grow Bamboo Sports Media’s online presence and audience reach
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  • Work alongside the media team during live sporting events
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  • Maintain consistent branding and professionalism across all platforms
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  • Assist with sponsor-related social media deliverables when needed

Education/Requirements:

  • Current enrollment at a two-year or four-year college or university
     

  • Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube
     

  • Experience managing or creating content for social media platforms
     

  • Strong communication and writing skills
     

  • Ability to work nights and weekends during sporting events
     

  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines
     

  • Passion for sports media and digital storytelling
     

  • Strong teamwork and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience covering sports or managing sports-related social media accounts
     

  • Experience with graphic design platforms such as Photoshop or Canva
     

  • Experience editing short-form video content using Premiere Pro, CapCut, or Final Cut Pro
     

  • Understanding of Arizona high school sports
     

  • Experience with photography or videography
     

  • Knowledge of social media analytics and audience engagement strategies
     

  • Ability to create content in real time during live events

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