Digital Media & Marketing Internship

About Athlete Apex Center

Athlete Apex Center is building a premier brand in youth basketball, focusing on elite training, club teams, and athlete development. While we do not have a physical facility yet, our club basketball teams are actively competing, and we are working to grow our brand both online and in the community. We are based in the Northwest Valley, but play tournaments all over the Valley. We are looking for a digital-savvy intern to help elevate our online presence and capture key moments from our teams' tournaments and training sessions.

Internship Overview

We are seeking a Digital Media & Marketing Intern to assist with social media, content creation, and brand-building efforts. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about basketball, skilled in digital marketing, and excited about creating engaging content. You will work directly with one of our founders, a digital marketing professional with over 20 years of sales & marketing experience, gaining hands-on experience in sports marketing and branding.

What You'll Do

• Capture and edit engaging photo and video content from club team tournaments and training sessions.
• Manage and grow our social media presence (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, others).
• Create and schedule content (graphics, videos, and posts) to build brand awareness and engage our audience.
• Assist in developing marketing campaigns to attract players, parents, and sponsors.
• Track social media engagement and provide insights to improve content performance.
• Help design digital flyers, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Contribute to website updates and blog content related to basketball training and team success stories.

Who You Are

• A college student or recent graduate in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.
• Passionate about basketball and understands youth and club basketball culture.
• Skilled in content creation, video editing (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Canva, etc.), and social media marketing.
• Creative, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Available to work weekends and evenings, primarily when our teams are competing.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced sports environment and attending basketball events.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience in sports marketing and digital media.
• Work closely with an experienced digital marketer and business owner.
• Build a portfolio of real-world content in the sports industry.
• Opportunity to network with coaches, athletes, and industry professionals.
• Potential for a paid position in the future.