Intern, Marketing

OKC Hispanic Chamber; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid downtown parking

Thunder home game tickets

Professional development workshops

Resume reviews

Job summary

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Brand Influence & Identity department is seeking a Spring 2027 intern. You will assist in campaigns, coordinate game-day assets, and collaborate across departments to execute marketing initiatives.

This paid, in-person internship reports to the Marketing Strategist at the Thunder corporate office in downtown Oklahoma City. You will gain hands-on experience across fan development, events, retail, youth basketball, and paid media projects, while enjoying professional

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive course credit for the internship.
• Preferred majors include marketing, advertising, public relations, sports management or communications.
• Experience in sports marketing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of sports marketing, including fan development, events, retail, youth basketball, brand initiatives, and paid media projects.
• Support coordination and execution of marketing initiatives surrounding Thunder games, theme nights and All-Star programming.
• Track and coordinate game-day reads for home and away games.
• Develop and maintain 30-, 60-, and 90-day planning calendars for upcoming games and campaigns.
• Shadow Brand Influence & Identity team members to learn about marketing and brand strategy.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization on marketing projects.
• Assist with paid media projects, campaign coordination, and reporting as needed.
• Support event planning and execution for fan-focused programs and experiences.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Canva

Education

Pursuing a degree in marketing or related field

Tools

Canva

Job description

Weekly Commitment: 20–29 hours per week

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain sports marketing experience while earning college credit? The Oklahoma City Thunder Brand Influence & Identity department is seeking a student for our Spring 2027 internship! As an intern, you will work closely with the Marketing Strategist to assist in the development of campaigns, track and coordinate game-day reads and assets, collaborate across departments on marketing initiatives, and execute marketing campaigns.

Interns will also have access to professional development workshops, networking opportunities, resume reviews, and other activities designed to enhance their experience. Program perks include paid downtown parking and tickets to a Thunder home game during the season!

In this role you will:

Gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of sports marketing, including fan development, events, retail, youth basketball, brand initiatives, and select paid media projects

Support the coordination and execution of marketing initiatives surrounding Thunder games, theme nights, All-Star programming, and other organizational priorities

Track and coordinate game-day reads for home and away games

Develop and maintain 30-, 60-, and 90-day planning calendars to help identify upcoming games, events, campaigns, and key marketing initiatives

Shadow members of the Brand Influence & Identity team to learn about different areas of marketing and brand strategy

Collaborate with departments across the organization to support marketing projects and initiatives

Assist with select paid media projects, campaign coordination, and reporting as needed

Support event planning and execution for fan-focused programs and experiences

Attend company-organized intern learning activities or luncheons as scheduled

Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to the role:

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive course credit for the internship

Pursuing a degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, sports management, communications, or a related field preferred

Previous coursework or experience in sports marketing is preferred but not required

Interest in gaining experience across multiple areas of sports marketing and learning how departments collaborate

Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Canva is a plus

This is a paid, in-person internship reporting to the Marketing Strategist. The work location will be the Oklahoma City Thunder corporate office located in downtown Oklahoma City. Physical requirements of the internship may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working extended shifts, and working in-arena, which may include loud music, crowd noise, and flashing or strobe lights. A driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance are required as some local travel will take place. This internship does not provide housing or transportation and does not guarantee a full-time position with the Thunder upon completion.

The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.

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