Internship: Marketing (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Washington Wizards; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Monumental Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Marketing intern to promote the Washington Wizards in the DC metro area. You will support across marketing verticals, youth basketball initiatives, social and digital campaigns, retail marketing, and fan development.

You'll assist with planning for the upcoming season, deliver marquee events, coordinate on-site logistics, and help track projects and results to ensure strong execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Previous marketing/promotional/event/street team experience preferred.
• Ability to interact with guests and fans in an energetic, enthusiastic manner.
• Demonstrated discretion with confidential information.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Assist across all marketing verticals, including branded content, youth basketball initiatives, strategic and integrated marketing, social and digital campaigns, retail marketing, and fan development.
• Assist with integrated marketing initiatives, regarding planning for the upcoming season and driving high-impact off-season events.
• Play a key role in planning and delivering marquee events such as outdoor court refurbishment unveilings.
• Assist with event logistics, on-site coordination, vendor management, and post-event recaps.
• Maintain up-to-date recap presentations for completed, ongoing, and upcoming events.
• Assist with project tracking, timelines, and results to ensure seamless execution.
• Support arena transformation initiatives and other special projects led by the SVP and CMO.
• Support promotional activations, community outreach efforts, and distribution of promotional items, championing the Wizards brand.
• Serve as a brand ambassador at team and community functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, andMonumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.

Rooted in the nation’s capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The companyharnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people.

Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

The Marketing intern will be positive, upbeat, and committed to promoting the Washington Wizards in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area.

Responsibilities

• Assist across all marketing verticals, including branded content, youth basketball initiatives, strategic and integrated marketing, social and digital campaigns, retail marketing, and fan development.
• Assist with integrated marketing initiatives, regarding planning for the upcoming season and driving high-impact off-season events.
• Play a key role in planning and delivering marquee events such as outdoor court refurbishment unveilings.
• Assist with event logistics, on-site coordination, vendor management, and post-event recaps.
• Maintain up-to-date recap presentations for completed, ongoing, and upcoming events.
• Assist with project tracking, timelines, and results to ensure seamless execution.
• Support arena transformation initiatives and other special projects led by the SVP and CMO.
• Support promotional activations, community outreach efforts, and distribution of promotional items, championing the Wizards brand.
• Serve as a brand ambassador at team and community functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Previous marketing/promotional/event/street team experience preferred.
• Ability to interact with guests and fans in an energetic, enthusiastic, and friendly manner.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion when working with confidential information.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds unassisted.

Pay Rate

$18.40 USD/hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.