Internship: Digital Editing (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Washington Wizards; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is seeking a Digital Editing Intern to ideate, produce, and drive content across Washington Wizards social platforms. You will work directly with the Wizards team to cover activations, events, and player moments, crafting engaging video content and real-time reactions for social growth.

The role requires a love for sports content, quick-turn editing, and strong knowledge of social trends.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of experience in social media content creation, with an emphasis on quick-turn video production.
• Deep understanding of TikTok/Reels style editing and curation.
• Experienced content editing and creation skills using Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to edit video content quickly and efficiently on tight deadlines.
• Strong social media proficiency – always online across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Snapchat.
• Deep awareness and understanding of social media trends, memes, pop culture, and viral content.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills & organization skills.
• Ability to work creatively and efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledgeable about NBA players and teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Knowledge of animation and motion graphics is a plus.
• Must provide a link to video work samples.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage and footage logging for games, practices, Wizards team and player events, and media availabilities.
• Conceptualize, plan, and edit engaging content including vertical video for the Wizards. Plus, real-time reactionary content for games and team events.
• Be available to assist with events on short notice, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Work diligently with fast-paced video production
• Collaborate with Digital and Productions teams on implementing new social-first content ideas and opportunities.
• Monitor social media news and trends to identify new content opportunities relevant to sports and pop culture.
• Optimize new and existing content with the goal of driving performance on social platforms.
• Support game day/night coverage of home and road games in addition to team events, including editing and logging video content.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

TikTok/Reels editing

Video editing

Social media content creation

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, andMonumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.

Rooted in the nation’s capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The companyharnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people.

Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview:

The Digital Editing Intern is responsible for ideating, producing, and driving content across Washington Wizards social media platforms. This position will drive content creation while working directly with the Wizards team to cover player activations and activities, uncovering new, engaging ways to interact with and grow our audience. This role reports to the Branded Content Producer within the Wizards Digital department.

Do you have a love for helping create social media and player-focused video content and a passion for sports? We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage and footage logging for games, practices, Wizards team and player events, and media availabilities.
• Conceptualize, plan, and edit engaging content including vertical video for the Wizards. Plus, real-time reactionary content for games and team events.
• Be available to assist with events on short notice, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Work diligently with fast-paced video production
• Collaborate with Digital and Productions teams on implementing new social-first content ideas and opportunities.
• Monitor social media news and trends to identify new content opportunities relevant to sports and pop culture.
• Optimize new and existing content with the goal of driving performance on social platforms.
• Support game day/night coverage of home and road games in addition to team events, including editing and logging video content.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) of experience in social media content creation, with an emphasis on quick-turn video production.
• Deep understanding of TikTok/Reels style editing and curation.
• Experienced content editing and creation skills using Adobe Premiere.
• Ability to edit video content quickly and efficiently on tight deadlines.
• Strong social media proficiency – always online across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Snapchat.
• Deep awareness and understanding of social media trends, memes, pop culture, and viral content.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills & organization skills.
• Ability to work creatively and efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledgeable about NBA players and teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Knowledge of animation and motion graphics is a plus.
• Must provide a link to video work samples.

Pay Rate:

$18.40 USD/hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.