Multimedia Content Creator, Sports Internship, Milwaukee, Wisconsin at USA TODAY Co. | Milwaukee, WI

USA TODAY Co.

Multimedia Content Creator, Sports Internship, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI (On-site)

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Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the mobile video storytelling for high school sports, turning on-site moments into trend-driven shorts and athlete profiles for a local-to-national audience.

Own on-camera interviews, athlete spotlights, and facility recaps across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts with strong hooks and captions.
Craft short-form stories and profiles that fit each platform and reflect USA TODAY High School Sports brand standards.
Travel to games and events to capture authentic moments and produce scroll-stopping clips for cross-channel promotion.

Job Description

Film and edit short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and more
Craft written stories and profiles on local high school athletes.
Create thumb-stopping content with strong hooks, pacing, and captions
Stay up to date on social trends, audio, and formats and suggest ways we can use them authentically
Capture on-camera moments including interviews, quick player spotlights, and fun facility recaps
Create short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms that align with USA TODAY brand standards
Capture authentic moments at high school sporting events, practices, and community settings
Produce creative, scroll-stopping clips that can be shared or promoted across USA TODAY High School Sports channels

A high school student, college student, or recent graduate with access to local high school sports coverage
Minimum GPA 3.0
Passionate about creating video content and know how to tell a story in 60–90 seconds
Confident filming on your phone and editing short-form video directly on your phone
Comfortable being on camera and/or coaching others to be great on camera
Understand what performs on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts and how to create content that fits each platform
Organized, reliable, and able to work independently once trained
Available afternoons and evenings to cover games, events, and key moments in your area
This position requires the ability to reliably travel to off-site assignments, including high school athletic events. Candidates must have consistent and dependable means of transportation to all assigned locations. While possession of a valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and maintenance of at least the minimum liability insurance required by state law are preferred, they are not required. Candidates who do not possess a valid driver’s license are responsible for securing and maintaining reliable alternative transportation that enables them to meet all scheduling and attendance expectations.
For minors, parental consent and work permit required
Maximum daily and weekly hour limits, as well as restrictions on nighttime work, will be in accordance with applicable state laws.

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