Social Media Planning Intern - Fall Semester

Do you want to work for some of the most iconic franchises in all sports? NESN/SNP is looking for a driven and enthusiastic intern to join our team for the Fall 2025 semester as a Social Media Planning Intern. This is a great opportunity for current college students looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced sports media environment while learning from our experienced social and content strategy teams.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Content Planning & Strategy, the Social Media Planning Intern will support NESN/SNP’s daily and long-term social media planning efforts, gaining valuable experience in content scheduling, cross-platform strategy, and campaign execution for major sports properties like the Red Sox, Bruins, Pirates and Penguins 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation, organization, and updating of social media content calendars for NESN/SNP platforms.
• Support planning for key content tentpoles, themed campaigns, and live event coverage.
• Track and share social content plans across internal teams to ensure alignment with broadcast, digital, and marketing initiatives.
• Help gather and organize creative assets for upcoming social posts and campaigns.
• Collaborate with production, marketing, and digital teams to maintain a regular cadence of planning meetings and post-project recaps.
• Monitor competitor and league social channels for inspiration and emerging trends.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a BA/BS degree program - Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Previous internship, coursework, or student organization experience in social media or content production.
• Strong interest in sports and an understanding of social media’s role in sports storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite for basic photo/video editing and graphic creation. 
• Familiarity with major social platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube) and their best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with content scheduling tools, asset management platforms, or analytics dashboards is a plus.
• Must embrace the NESN Core Values: People, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, and Social Responsibility.

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of Fall 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.