Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Marketing and Events
Position Type: Part-time, Remote, Flexible, Occasional nights and weekends

Role Summary
Beat the Streets Los Angeles is seeking an entry-level Marketing and Social Media Associate with strong writing skills and a passion for storytelling.
This role is ideal for a recent graduate, current student, or early-career creative who wants hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing. The primary focus of this role is writing and editorial content, including social media captions, blog posts, and quarterly newsletter contributions.

We are looking for someone who can translate real moments from practices, tournaments, workshops, and community events into compelling digital storytelling that reflects the voice and mission of BTSLA.
 
Primary Responsibilities

Editorial and Writing

• Write engaging captions and social copy across Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn

• Draft blog posts highlighting athlete stories, program updates, and events

• Contribute written content to BTSLA’s quarterly newsletter

• Develop strong headlines, hooks, and summaries

• Conduct light interviews with coaches and athletes to gather stories

• Maintain consistency in voice and tone across platforms
   

Content Planning and Support

• Assist in building and maintaining a content calendar

• Coordinate with program staff to gather updates and photos

• Publish and schedule content

• Support community engagement through comments and messages

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Video and Graphic Creation

• Capture photo and video content at events

• Edit short-form video for Reels and TikTok

• Design simple graphics, carousels, and story assets

• Support campaign launches with coordinated visual and written content

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Performance and Learning

• Monitor engagement and basic analytics

• Learn and apply social media best practices

• Stay current on digital trends and youth sports storytelling
   

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Clear storytelling ability

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Comfortable taking feedback and learning quickly

• Passion for youth development, sports, or nonprofit work

• Basic video editing skills using CapCut, Premiere Pro, or similar tools

• Basic graphic design experience using Canva or Adobe tools

• Organized and self-motivated

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Professional experience is welcome but not required. A strong portfolio will be prioritized over years of experience.

Portfolio Requirements
Please include:

• 2-3 writing samples such as blog posts, articles, or long-form captions

• 3 social media examples that showcase your voice

• 2-3 short-form video samples

• 2 graphic or carousel examples

• A brief description of your creative process and your role in each sample

Upon hire, candidates must complete a background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprints, and any required clearances.