Social Media & Marketing Intern

Gradus Sports, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 5,600 - 8,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Semester stipend + commission

Job summary

Gradus Sports, Inc. is seeking a motivated marketing-oriented intern to help build the future of athlete development. You will concept, write, and produce short-form video, graphics, and copy for sports and tech audiences, while planning multi-channel campaigns.

Hours are fully flexible and project-based around milestones, with a $2,000 per semester stipend plus commission tied to campaign results. Prior internship or leadership experience is a plus, and student-athletes are favored.

Qualifications

• Interest in sports, sports tech, or entrepreneurship.
• Junior or Senior with internship, student leadership, or business experience.
• Strong time-management and academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Concept, write, and produce short-form video (Reels/TikToks), graphics, and copy for sports and tech audiences.
• Plan and launch multi-channel marketing initiatives to grow platform and drive revenue.
• Manage social interactions, engage micro-influencers, student-athletes, and industry partners.
• Monitor weekly social metrics and use data to refine outreach strategies.
• Track trends in sports tech and entrepreneurship to pitch fresh content ideas.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Initiative

Student-athlete

Education

Active undergraduate student

Job description

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.

$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.