Social Media Marketing Intern - Harris County - Houston Sports Authority

Spring 2027
January 26 – MAY 7, 2027

Want to build a career in sports? Start behind the scenes of some of Houston’s biggest sporting events. 

The Harris County–Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) is seeking a creative, motivated student who wants hands-on experience in sports marketing, social media, and content creation. HCHSA helps bring major sporting events to Houston and Harris County, giving our interns the opportunity to work across different sports, events, venues, and community initiatives. 

As a Social Media Marketing Intern, you’ll work directly with the HCHSA Marketing Team to bring those sporting events to life. From capturing photos and video at live events to creating social content, supporting digital and email marketing, and analyzing performance, you'll contribute to real projects that reach Houston sports fans and help showcase Houston as a premier sports destination. 

You’ll have the opportunity to attend events, contribute ideas, build your portfolio, and develop your skills in social media, content creation, and marketing strategy, all within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

• Create and help distribute engaging content across social, digital, and email channels 

• Capture photo and video content with a professional camera at live sporting events, community programs, speaking engagements, presentations, and other HCHSA activations 

• Write blog posts and social media captions 

• Help schedule and publish content across HCHSA social and digital platforms 

• Track social media performance and help prepare monthly metrics reports 

• Monitor social media trends, sports conversations, and pop culture to identify relevant content opportunities 

• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions for campaigns, events, content, and promotional materials 

• Assist with email marketing, including drafting and scheduling campaigns 

• Update and refresh website and published content as needed 

• Support the development of graphics and promotional materials 

• Help ensure content and graphics meet HCHSA brand guidelines and visual standards 

• Collaborate with the Marketing Team across multiple projects and events 

• Bring ideas to the table, be open to feedback, and apply coaching from team members to grow professionally 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Sports Management, or a related field 

• Passion for sports, social media, storytelling, and creative content 

• Experience in content creation; familiarity with a professional camera is a plus 

• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and pop culture 

• Creative eye and strong attention to detail 

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple assignments and content in various stages of development 

• Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills 

• Team player with the ability to collaborate across multiple projects 

• Basic understanding of content strategy and how social, video, and digital marketing work together to build a brand and promote events 

• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow professionally 

• Available to work Monday through Friday, with some weekends and evenings required based on event calendar.  

• Ability to work in the HCHSA office, with flexibility provided to accommodate class, school and additional commitments 

COMPENSATION 

This is an unpaid internship offered for academic credit only. Interns are not eligible for HCHSA employee benefits. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.