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Sports Creative Journalist and Reporter Internship

Schneps Media
New York (Hybrid), NY

Magazine/News/Digital Journalism
Print/Online
Sport
  • internship
  • unpaid

Company Information

Schneps Media is seeking a Sports Content Creator/Journalist intern to join our amNY Sports team. The Sports Creator/Journalist intern will play an integral part of our sports coverage in analyzing, writing or recording video recaps, & tracking trending news in sports for our brands under the company's umbrella.

Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of video design principles and ability to create visually appealing social media posts using Canva, TikTok, CapCut, or Adobe Premiere Pro etc.
  • Familiarity with major sports and sports-related content
  • Strong writing and storytelling skills and ability to write engaging stories for print and digital platforms
  • Proficiency in fact-checking and ensuring accuracy in reporting
  • Familiarity with major social media platforms (e.g.Instagram, TikTok,YouTube Shorts, etc.). Comfortable shooting video and pictures with your phone
  • Must be able to work 15 hours a week

Duties

  • Write timely news updates, recaps, and analysis across New York sports teams and leagues, with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and voice
  • Support the amNY Sports editorial team by assisting with beat coverage, athlete features, and human-interest sports profiles
  • Contribute to amNYsports social platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok) by creating engaging posts, short-form videos, and real-time content
  • Pitch creative story ideas, including video-driven segments, original reporting, or new formats for spotlighting athletes, fans, or community stories
  • Attend sporting events, press conferences, or sports-related experiences and venues to capture on-site video, interview fans, and record game-day content
  • Represent Schneps Media in the field by engaging with fans, athletes, and businesses in sports-related settings and bringing those stories to life through multimedia

How to Apply

Apply on Handshake

Application Deadline

May 9th, 2026

https://syr.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/10935345

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