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Multimedia Content Creator, Sports Internship, Columbus, Ohio
USA TODAY Co. —Columbus, OH
- $18 an hour
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State of Ohio - Health —Columbus, OH
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
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- Business Administration
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Administrative Assistant / School Front Desk
Possibility Academy School —Columbus, OH
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Research Co-op (Spring 2027)
Battelle —Columbus, OH
- $19.61 - $39.62 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Java
- Organizational skills
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
Cadet Core College Intern
State of Ohio - Public Safety —Columbus, OH
- $16.93 - $20.59 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Student Worker - Donor Field Marketing
Versiti, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Paid Internship: Project Estimator
FASTSIGNS #220101 —Westerville, OH
- $16 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- Office
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Intern
The RIDGE Project —Columbus, OH
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- 403(b)
City Life - Middle School & Afterschool Intern
Central Ohio Youth for Christ —Columbus, OH
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Middle school
- Internship
- Entry level
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Career Advisor
Otterbein University —Westerville, OH
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(b)
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Assistant Director
Oakmont Education —Columbus, OH
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Assistant Professor - Clinical - Psychiatry
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center —Columbus, OH
- Online Application
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Psychiatry
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Open Faculty Search - Dermatology and Otology
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
- Email
- Background check
- BC/BE
- Urgent Care
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Chair - Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Open Faculty Search - Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Laboratory
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Teaching Veterinarian
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
- Email
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Physician (Psychiatry)
US Veterans Health Administration —Columbus, OH
- $260,000 - $270,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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Multimedia Content Creator, Sports Internship, Columbus, Ohio

USA TODAY Co. -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Internship
$18 an hour

Qualifications

YouTube
Visual storytelling
Video marketing
TikTok
Instagram

Full Job Description

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USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. If you are a California resident, you acknowledge that by applying for a job with us, this California Job Applicant Privacy Notice will apply to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

Multimedia Content Creator, Sports Internship

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 afterschool 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.
Sponsored by T-Mobile, the high school internship program will highlight local high school sports coverage from student journalists in select markets across the USA TODAY Network.
Working alongside editors at (local publication), students will gain real-world experience writing, creating video content, and driving audience engagement on social media platforms.

Select interns may be featured in a short-form video chronicling their internship experience.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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.

Application Instructions:
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

1. A written or video cover letter detailing why you’re the right person for the job, your career ambitions and your favorite sports memory. If you do not include a cover letter, you will not be considered.
2. Links to any online samples of digital storytelling (written or video). Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
3. Letter of recommendation from a school administrator or teacher.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

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