Social Media & Marketing Intern

Gradus; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Stipend + commissions

Job summary

Gradus, a startup focused on athlete development, is seeking a marketing intern in Lansing, Michigan. You will create short-form video content (Reels/TikToks), graphics, and copy to engage sports and tech audiences while supporting platform growth and revenue initiatives.

Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors in Communications, PR, Marketing, or Business with internship or leadership experience. Flexible hours and a $2,000/semester stipend plus commission are offered to align with class and

Qualifications

• Experience creating short-form video content for social platforms.
• Strong writing and storytelling for youth audiences.
• Ability to analyze basic campaign metrics.

Responsibilities

• Concept, write, and produce short-form video, graphics, and copy for sports and tech audiences.
• Plan and launch multi-channel marketing initiatives.
• Engage with micro-influencers, student-athletes, and partners.
• Monitor metrics and refine strategies based on data.
• Track trends in sports tech and entrepreneurship for content ideas.

Skills

Video production

Social media management

Content writing

Influencer outreach

Analytics

Education

Junior or Senior student (Communications, PR, Marketing, or Business)

Tools

TikTok

Instagram

Canva

Job description

About Gradus

At Gradus, we are building the future of athlete development. We bridge the gap between coaching, technology, and long-term athletic growth, empowering young athletes to reach their potential safely and effectively. We operate as a nimble, high-velocity startup team passionate about revolutionizing sports technology.

At Gradus, we are building the future of athlete development. We bridge the gap between coaching, technology, and long-term athletic growth, empowering young athletes to reach their potential safely and effectively. We operate as a nimble, high-velocity startup team passionate about revolutionizing sports technology.

What You'll Do

• Concept, write, and produce short-form video (Reels/TikToks), graphics, and copy designed to engage sports and tech audiences.


• Plan and launch multi-channel marketing initiatives to drive platform growth, increase brand awareness, and support revenue-generating efforts.


• Actively manage social interactions, field inquiries, and cultivate relationships with micro-influencers, student-athletes, and industry partners.


• Monitor weekly social metrics, track campaign conversions, and leverage data insights to refine outreach strategies.


• Track emerging trends in sports tech and entrepreneurship to pitch dynamic, culturally relevant content ideas.

Who You Are

• Strong interest in sports, sports technology, or entrepreneurship. Majors in Communications, PR, Marketing, or Business are typical, but all majors with strong communication skills are welcome.


• Ideally a Junior or Senior with prior internship, student leadership, or business experience. This role requires immediate initiative and is not intended as a first-time job.


• Strong preference given to student-athletes who demonstrate solid academic standing and strong time-management skills.

Compensation & Perks

• $2,000 per semester stipend + commission tied to campaign results.


• Hours are fully flexible and project-based around deliverable milestones, structured to comfortably accommodate class and athletic schedules with one weekly team check-in.