Fall 2026 Social Media Intern
New York Cosmos
2 days ago
Internship
On-site
Paterson, New Jersey, United States
Position Title: Fall Social Media Intern
Location: Paterson, NJ / Hybrid
Department: Marketing
Duration: Fall (August–January)
Compensation: Unpaid (For College Credits)
Location: Paterson, NJ / Hybrid
Department: Marketing
Duration: Fall (August–January)
Compensation: Unpaid (For College Credits)
Role OverviewÂ
 The New York Cosmos are seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Social Media Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting the club’s day-to-day social media efforts. This role offers the opportunity to learn how the Cosmos brand comes to life across digital platforms through content planning, creation, and publishing. The intern will also develop skills in fan engagement and assist with real-time coverage of matches, events, and community initiatives, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced sports environment. Â
Key Learnings this fall:
- Gain hands-on experience publishing and scheduling content across Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedInÂ
- Â Learn how to support the planning and execution of weekly and monthly social media content calendarsÂ
- Â Develop skills in writing clear, on-brand captions and short-form digital copyÂ
- Â Assist with live content coverage during matches, training sessions, and club events to understand real-time engagementÂ
- Â Build experience in community management by monitoring comments, messages, and mentions and engaging with fansÂ
- Â Support campaign launches, announcements, and storytelling initiatives while learning brand voice and strategyÂ
- Â Collaborate with photographers, videographers, players, and internal staff to understand cross-functional content creationÂ
- Â Learn best practices for organizing and managing digital assets across shared platformsÂ
- Â Gain exposure to social media analytics by tracking basic performance metrics and assisting with reporting
Content & Creative SupportÂ
• Format photos and videos for social platforms Â
• Build carousels, stories, and short-form video content using provided assets Â
• Ensure consistency with Cosmos brand voice and visual guidelines Â
• Support recurring content series and long-term campaigns Â
QualificationsÂ
• Strong understanding of TikTok, including trends, short-form video formats, and platform-specific best practices Â
• Strong understanding of major social platforms and trends Â
• Clear writing skills with strong attention to detail Â
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines Â
• Comfortable working nights and weekends as required for matches and events Â
• Passion for soccer, culture, and community engagement Â
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.