Title: Social Media Intern
Department: Digital
Reports To: Sr. Social Producer
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non- Exempt
Program Period: October – End of 2026-27 Sacramento Kings Season
Job Summary:
The Social Media Intern is responsible for producing and posting multimedia content to support the organization’s online objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Create and share unique and compelling written, audio, and video content across Sacramento Kings and team-related digital platforms, with an emphasis on vertical video.
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Create Web art and imagery.
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Assist in covering practices, games, and events.
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Facilitate social stats, communication, and moderation.
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Assist in developing social strategy.
Qualifications:
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Experience creating, editing, and posting videos online, specifically vertical video for social platforms (Tiktok, Reels, YouTube Shorts).
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Working knowledge of social media and multimedia production.
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Proficient in writing stories, conducting interviews, and posting content online.
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Highly adept in Photoshop and designing Web art.
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Active user of current social media platforms and emerging digital trends.
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Team and detail oriented.
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Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
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Highly organized and strong time-management skills.
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Motivated to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-oriented workplace.
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Knowledgeable about the Sacramento Kings, NBA, entertainment, and pop culture.
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Able to regularly work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:
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Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months
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Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
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Able to work up to 25 hours per week
Interns will be compensated $17.50 per hour and receive benefits such as California Paid Sick Leave, discounts on Sacramento Kings merchandise, and free parking.
Skills Required
- Experience creating, editing, and posting vertical video for social platforms (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts)
- Working knowledge of social media and multimedia production
- Proficient in writing stories, conducting interviews, and posting content online
- Highly adept in Photoshop and designing Web art
- Active user of current social media platforms and emerging digital trends
- Team oriented and detail oriented
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Highly organized with strong time-management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Knowledgeable about the Sacramento Kings, NBA, entertainment, and pop culture
- Able to regularly work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Currently enrolled in college or graduated within 12 months
- Able to commute to the downtown Sacramento office
- Able to work up to 25 hours per week
What We Do
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded in 1923, the franchise is one of the oldest in the league. Its primary business operations include the ownership and operation of the professional sports team, the promotion of athletic events, and the sale of official apparel and gear through online and physical stores.








