Creative - Lead Intern

Gondola; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from executives

Resume portfolio building

Job summary

Fayetteville Marksmen seeks a Creative Lead Intern to head the on-site creative team, manage social channels, and steer branding during home games. You will design graphics, edit videos, and collaborate on weekly campaigns under leadership guidance.

This paid internship targets students or graduates ready for leadership in sports marketing. Expect mentorship, real responsibilities, and a bridge from classroom concepts to professional sports operations within the SPHL.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator and video apps.
• Experience operating DSLR/Mirrorless cameras and mobile production gear.
• Strong communication, leadership, and ability to manage peers under pressure.
• Knowledge of social media trends and sports storytelling is a plus.
• Willingness to work weekday afternoons/evenings and game nights.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design weekday graphics and branding assets.
• Edit short videos using Adobe Creative Cloud for social and promos.
• Lead game-day creative team and supervise interns during home games.
• Coordinate theme nights, giveaways, and fan engagement plans.
• Review content for brand consistency under tight deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Sports storytelling

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Premiere Pro / After Effects

DSLR/Mirrorless cameras

Mobile production gear

Job description

# Creative - Lead Intern## Fayetteville Marksmen•### @fayettevillemarksmenPosted on 8/4/2026•Intern## Job Description\*\*Position Overview:\*\*The Fayetteville Marksmen are seeking an advanced, highly motivated, and responsible Creative Lead Intern to serve as the right-hand strategist for our marketing and creative operations. Unlike standard game-day execution roles, this is a comprehensive, paid internship designed for a student or recent graduate ready to take on true leadership responsibilities. You will lead weekday creative projects, establish visual branding, and step up as the primary manager of the creative team and social media channels during live home games when the Director is away as well as assist with some away games.This role offers an unparalleled bridge between student learning and professional sports management, providing concrete leadership experience in the SPHL. The target start date for this internship is August 1st.\*\*Goals: \*\** Executive Leadership Experience: Transition from an individual content creator to an active manager, overseeing a game-day creative team and making real-time editorial decisions.* Long-Form & Strategic Project Management: Master the workflow of planning, designing, and executing weekly marketing campaigns from concept to completion.* Advanced Brand Stewardship: Own and maintain the visual identity of a professional sports franchise across digital, print, and in-arena assets.\*\*Duties & Responsibilities:\*\**Weekday Operations & Project Management** Conceptualize and design requested graphics.* Edit short-form feature videos using Adobe Creative Cloud.* Participate in weekly collaboration meetings to brainstorm theme nights, promotional giveaways, and fan engagement strategies for socials.*Game-Day Leadership & Real-Time Management** Serve as the primary on-site supervisor for the Game Day Production & Social Media team during select home games when the Director is absent or managing other arena operations. This will be the go-to person on game nights.* Assist in directing volunteer and game-day interns (photographers, videographers, and runners) to ensure all key moments, fan interactions, and sponsor obligations are captured.* Assist in reviewing and approving live content for brand consistency, tone, and accuracy under tight, instant deadlines.* Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Team.**Qualifications:*** Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro or After Effects.* Experience operating DSLR/Mirrorless cameras and mobile production gear for both photography and high-frame-rate video capture.* Strong communication skills and the confidence to manage peers, delegate tasks, and solve problems independently in a high-pressure environment.* Deep knowledge of social media platform algorithms, formats, and emerging creative trends (Reels, TikTok trends, and interactive stories).* A strong passion for sports storytelling. Familiarity with hockey rules, terminology, and game flow is highly preferred.* Ability to commit to consistent weekday office hours for projects, alongside working non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) aligned with the Fayetteville Marksmen game schedule.**Compensation & Benefits:*** Financial Compensation: This is a paid internship. Hourly rate will be discussed during the interview process, compliant with state and federal internship standards.* Academic Credit: Compliant with university internship requirements; documentation and evaluation hours will be provided if requested.* Professional Development: Direct mentorship from front-office executives, portfolio reviews, and a concrete resume builder showcasing managerial experience in professional sports.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.