Creative Media & Design Internship

Elite Tournaments; West Friendship (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Tournaments is seeking a creative Digital Media Intern to support the marketing team with graphic design, video editing, and digital content creation. This fall internship provides hands-on experience producing visuals for social media, emails, websites, and event promotions while maintaining brand consistency across multiple tournaments.

The role involves collaborating with the marketing team, learning industry-standard tools, and building a professional portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities for multitasking in a fast-paced internship.
• Pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field.
• Ability to work on a team and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Design branded graphics for social media, emails, websites, and digital advertising.
• Edit short-form videos for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook).
• Support digital marketing campaigns and content creation across multiple channels.
• Organize and manage digital assets for future use.
• Assist with event promotions and brand consistency.

Skills

Superior oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media/Graphic Design/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Job Title Digital Media Internship

• Reports to: Senior Director of Marketing
• Position Type: Temporary (Fall 2026)
• Office Location: West Friendship, MD
• Salary Range: $15/Hour + Event Pay (Working Events will be optional)
• Benefits: This position is classified as hourly and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans.
• Date posted: 8/7/2026
• External posting URL: www.elitetournaments.com/employment
• Applications Accepted By: ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: EMAIL, MAILED, OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Job Title Digital Media Internship

• Job Code/ Req#: MarketingIntern2026
• Department/Group: Marketing
• Travel Required: Optional Events Listed
• Reports to: Senior Director of Marketing
• Position Type: Temporary (Fall 2026)
• Office Location: West Friendship, MD
• Salary Range: $15/Hour + Event Pay (Working Events will be optional)
• Benefits: This position is classified as hourly and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans.
• Date posted: 8/7/2026
• Posting Expires: Open Until Filled
• External posting URL: www.elitetournaments.com/employment
• Applications Accepted By: ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: EMAIL, MAILED, OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Job Summary

• Elite Tournaments is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Media Intern to support the marketing team through graphic design, video editing, and digital content creation. This internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience creating content for sports organizations while building a professional portfolio. The intern will assist with producing engaging visual assets for social media, email marketing, websites, and event promotions while helping maintain a consistent brand across multiple clients and tournaments.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Design branded graphics for social media, email marketing, websites, and digital advertising
• Create promotional materials for upcoming events, registration campaigns, and special announcements
• Create templates and creative assets for tournaments and events, including social media graphics, email headers, signage concepts, digital advertisements, and other branded marketing materials
• Develop templates and creative assets that align with Elite Tournaments\' brand standards
• Assist with sponsor and partner graphics as needed
• Prepare artwork for a variety of digital marketing initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

VIDEO EDITING & CONTENT CREATION

• Edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other digital platforms
• Create event recap videos using existing photo and video assets captured by Elite Tournaments staff and photographers
• Develop engaging motion graphics and animated content to support marketing campaigns
• Organize and manage photo and video assets for future use
• Stay current on social media trends and incorporate relevant editing styles and techniques when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

DIGITAL MARKETING SUPPORT

• Assist in creating content for social media campaigns across multiple tournament brands
• Support the development of marketing materials for email campaigns, websites, and event promotions
• Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm creative content ideas and campaign concepts
• Help maintain visual consistency across all digital platforms and partner organizations
• Assist with additional marketing and creative projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

EVENT INFORMATION (Working Events will be optional)

• OBGC Capital Cup (September 5-7) Olney, Maryland
• SAC Columbus Day Tournament (October 10-11) Columbia, MD
• Fall Classic Boys Weekend (November 14-15) Columbia, MD
• Fall Classic Girls Weekend (November 21-22) Columbia, MD
• Celtic Soccer Academy Elite Cup (December 5-6) Columbia, MD
• Baltimore Showcase (December 12-13) Edgewood, MD

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator), Canva or similar tools
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills for management of multiple tasks
• Creativity in brainstorming and executing content creation
• Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in a degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of the youth sports landscape and particularly the youth soccer and lacrosse tournament club, sector, and demographic in the United States.

Additional Requirements If Working Events

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work weekends, irregular hours, and travel as needed

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check