Multimedia Content Creator, Sports Internship, Columbus, Ohio

Multimedia Content Creator, Sports Internship, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH, USA

USA TODAY High School Sports is the nation’s leading destination for high school athletics, telling the stories of student athletes, teams, and communities across the country. From Friday night lights to championship moments, we spotlight the passion, dedication, and culture that make high school sports special.

We are looking for talented Multimedia Content Creators to help bring local coverage to life through authentic, short‑form video and social‑first storytelling as part of an internship program for current high school students in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Everything we publish is rooted in strong journalism, creativity, and a deep respect for the student‑athletes and schools we cover. Our goal is to capture the moments that matter most on and off the field, in ways that resonate with fans, families, and communities.

This position requires flexibility for after‑school afternoons, nights, and travel to games (in their local community) based on team schedules. Work may also be in the newsroom.

The position is based in our Columbus Dispatch newsroom, part of the USA TODAY Network.

• Film and edit short‑form video content for Tik Tok, Instagram Reels, You Tube 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 Tik Tok, 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, Tik Tok, and You Tube 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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