Imani Washington
Summary
Award-winning sports content creator and digital media producer with extensive experience in NHL, Division I athletics, and professional sports organizations. Expertise in photography, videography, and live game coverage, complemented by a strong social media strategy. Proven ability to produce real-time content and compelling athlete stories across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media and Digital Marketing Intern
New York Islanders
11.2025 - Current
- Managed live content publishing and story updates during games and events to enhance in-arena and digital fan engagement
- Produced, filmed, and edited real-time photo and video content covering NHL games, practices, and community events for distribution across TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts
- Executed content tagging, organization, and performance tracking with Emplifi to enable monthly analytics reporting
- Performed competitor and league-wide social media research to uncover content trends and guide digital strategy enhancements
University Athletics Photographer
Hofstra Athletics
12.2023 - Current
- Produced high-volume action and portrait photography for men's and women's division I athletic programs across 10+ sports.
- Captured live event photography to enhance team branding and boost engagement on official athletics digital platforms.
- Supported game-day coverage by creating visuals for recruitment and marketing content needs.
- Managed large-scale digital asset libraries using Dropbox and Photoshelter to streamline content distribution and archival workflows.
Photography Contributor
The Hofstra Chronicle
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Produced editorial photography for athletic events, breaking news and campus life, enhancing coverage of feature stories across print and digital platforms
- Delivered publication-ready visual assets under tight deadlines, facilitating timely support for weekly newspaper production cycles
ATHLOS Photographer & Content Creator
TrackGirlz
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Edited and delivered multimedia assets using Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, and CapCut for timely social media distribution.
- Developed event storytelling concepts that enhanced audience engagement and showcased athlete visibility.
Photography and Sports Marketing Intern
The St. James Academy
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Captured and created visual content for major events, including "She Got Game Classic" girls basketball tournament, strengthening event branding and driving promotional campaigns
- Produced athlete-focused graphics and marketing assets for recruiting, commitment announcements, and promotional storytelling across teams
- Produced and edited high-volume photo and digital content for 10+ sports programs, enhancing engagement and visibility across diverse athletic disciplines
- Provided content coverage for high-profile programs and events, including Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) activities and Chelsea FC camps
- Edited and color-corrected photography using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, ensuring rapid turnaround for social media and marketing distribution
Social Media Intern
NBPA NextGen BPU
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Created and executed digital content strategy focused on athlete branding, visibility, and audience growth across social platforms
- Produced multimedia content (photo, video, interview, in-game storytelling) showcasing athlete personalities, performance, and off-court identity to enhance audience connection
- Conducted research and performance analysis to identify engagement trends, optimizing content strategy for athlete growth and effective brand positioning
- Supported athlete content development strategies, enhancing social media presence, engagement, and professional branding across platforms including LinkedIn and digital portfolios
Game Night and Media Staff
Long Island Nets
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with game night media staff to create and distribute multimedia assets, enhancing real-time social media engagement
- Produced live basketball game coverage, capturing high-speed action, behind-the-scenes moments, and arena storytelling for social media and digital platforms
- Delivered game-day photo content for Instagram and promotional teams, enhancing sponsor activations and boosting in-arena engagement
- Adapted to fast-paced, live-event conditions, including variable lighting, rapid turnaround deadlines, and in-game content demands
- Supported setup, execution, and breakdown of in-arena fan activations, ensuring seamless experiences in kids zones, merchandise areas, and sponsor engagement spaces
- Contributed to the overall game night experience by ensuring smooth execution of fan engagement zones and in-game promotional activities
- Managed merchandise stand operations and assisted with sales and fan interaction during live events
Social Media Intern/ Photography
Forge FC
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Contributed to a social media growth campaign that increased follower base by 25% through consistent cross-platform storytelling and targeted content distribution
- Coordinated with a two-person content team to manage digital media production, including capture, editing, scheduling, and publishing across platforms
- Produced and delivered real-time match coverage, press event content, and training session visuals under fast-paced professional deadlines
- Filmed and edited long-form video content with Premiere Pro and CapCut, including player interviews, scrums, monthly highlight packages, and social-first feature videos for digital platforms
- Created YouTube thumbnails using Adobe Photoshop and optimized visual assets to enhance audience engagement and improve content performance across channels
- Produced game-day and lifestyle content highlighting player performance, fan culture, and behind-the-scenes storytelling
Photography & Social Media Intern
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Captured real-time visual content for professional football games, practices, and fan activations, delivering high-impact assets for immediate digital distribution
- Executed live image transmission workflows with Canon equipment for rapid in-game social media publishing
- Directed day-to-day social media operations, including content capture at practices/events and live posting (play-by-play updates, live tweeting, and in-game storytelling)
- Operated within a lean two-person social media team to manage full-cycle content distribution, including scheduling, publishing, and live game coverage across platforms
- Drove audience engagement and follower growth with real-time content strategies, sustaining strong digital performance amid team record challenges
- Analyzed engagement metrics and platform performance to refine content strategy and enhance reach
Education
Sports Media -
Hofstra University
05-2026
Skills
- Social media management
- Digital marketing
- Content creation
- Marketing research
- Website management
- Meta Business Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic design
- Photography/ videography
- Visual storytelling
- Creative thinking
- Emplify
Accomplishments
- 2026 Hofstra NAACP Content Creator of the Year
- 2025 Hofstra NAACP Media Creative of the Year
- 2024 Hofstra NAACP Journalist of the Year
Timeline
Social Media and Digital Marketing Intern
New York Islanders
11.2025 - Current
ATHLOS Photographer & Content Creator
TrackGirlz
10.2025 - 10.2025
Photography and Sports Marketing Intern
The St. James Academy
05.2025 - 09.2025
Social Media Intern
NBPA NextGen BPU
02.2025 - 09.2025
Photography Contributor
The Hofstra Chronicle
11.2024 - 12.2025
Game Night and Media Staff
Long Island Nets
10.2024 - 03.2025
Social Media Intern/ Photography
Forge FC
05.2024 - 09.2024
University Athletics Photographer
Hofstra Athletics
12.2023 - Current
Photography & Social Media Intern
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
05.2023 - 09.2023
Sports Media -
Hofstra University