Social Media Intern

Job Title:        Social Media Intern

Class: Internship

Timeline:        Summer 2026 & 2026/2027 Season

Reports to: Social Media Director

Location: Milwaukee, WI – Onsite

This position will be part of our 2026 Summer Internship program and our 2026/2027 Season. Our summer program will take place June 1^st  – August 7^th  and is available to rising Junior and Senior college students. The role will be part-time during the school year.

We will reach out for interviews starting in January 2026!

What We Offer:

• Mental Health Resources 
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Qualified Parking

Summary:

The Social Media Intern will assist with the Bucks social media strategy with focus on content ideation, capture, development, publishing, and analysis. 

Responsibilities:

• Creating content for the team’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok).
• Capturing and sharing unique, behind-the-scenes photos and videos.
• Writing and posting original captions, tweets, etc.
• Monitoring and replying to fan comments, messages, questions, etc.
• Tracking and analyzing the team’s social media activity and engagement.
• Finding and sharing emerging social media practices and trends with the rest of the social media team.

• Cutting video highlights and mixes during gameday on WSC/ClipPro
• Creating and publishing photo galleries, videos, and stories on Bucks.com

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university and must be an upcoming junior or senior as of Summer 2026 and pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Capacity to think creatively and contribute new ideas to broader content strategy.
• Ability to think & react quickly and make good decisions.
• Understanding of social media platforms and appropriate use in a business setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general digital literacy skills.
• Design skills, including experience with Adobe Photoshop, are a plus!
• Video editing skills, including experience with Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro, are a plus!
• Ability to work late nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Knowledge of and passion for the Milwaukee Bucks or National Basketball Association is a plus!

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.