Internship - Sports Marketing Specialist

Gondola; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy drink company is seeking a Sports Marketing Specialist Intern in Corona, California. The intern will manage athlete relationships, develop personalized marketing plans, and secure sponsorship opportunities at major events in the action sports community. Ideal candidates are 2nd or 3rd year students pursuing a degree in marketing or communications, with some experience in sports management. This is an on-site position with no stated pay.

Qualifications

• 2nd or 3rd year student working towards a bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications.
• 1-3 years of experience in sports management or marketing preferred.
• Skills in using analytics to gauge success of campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage athlete relationships and set performance expectations.
• Develop personalized marketing plans for athletes.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities at major action sports events.

Skills

Sports management

Marketing

Report analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Media Manager

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

# Internship - Sports Marketing Specialist## •### @MonsterEnergyPosted on 4/7/2026•Intern## Job Description### Description**About Monster Energy:**Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the game-changers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become on along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.**A Day In The Life**The Sport Marketing Specialist Intern is responsible for managing properties and events along with athletes and drivers, teams in Supercross, Motocross, SMX, Amateur Motocross. They will provide on-site support to gain hands-on experience, and the opportunity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance industry knowledge.**The Impact You'll Make*** Manage athlete relationships and set performance expectations.* Develop personalized marketing plans for each athlete to maximize brand exposure.* Event Marketing: Identify and secure sponsorship opportunities at major action sports events.* Develop creative event activations and on-site experiences to engage consumers.* Manage event budgets and logistics.* Collaborate with marketing teams to produce engaging content featuring Monster Energy athletes and events.* Leverage social media platforms to promote athlete content and brand messaging.Brand Strategy:* Ensure all sports marketing initiatives align with the Monster Energy brand identity and messaging.* Develop innovative strategies to reach target audiences in the action sports community.Budget Management:* Manage the sports marketing budget effectively across athlete sponsorships, event activations, and content creation.Reporting and Analysis:* Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure sports marketing campaign success.* Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and optimize future strategies.**Who you are*** Preferred 2nd or 3rd year student working towards bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or related field of study.* Experience preferred: 1-3 years of experience in sports management and or marketing.* Computer Skills: Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Media Manager, SAP, and Salesforce.* Additional Preferred Knowledge: Skills, or Abilities to be successful in this role: using analytics to gauge the success of campaigns.* Thorough knowledge of the sporting industryLocationOn-siteCorona, CaliforniaPayPay not disclosed