Marketing, Social Media & Communications Internship

Tampa Bay Sun FC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

College credit eligible

Stipend possible for extra hours

Job summary

Tampa Bay Sun FC is seeking passionate interns for the 2027 season in Marketing, Social Media, and Communications. This internship offers hands-on experience in sports marketing, community engagement, and media relations while serving as a community ambassador on matchdays and events.

Interns may earn college credit; a stipend may be provided for hours beyond the required credit. Evening and weekend work is required, including home games and special events.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and a self-starter with a creative mind.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).
• Excellent customer service and a positive, enthusiastic approach.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Night and weekend work, including events.

Responsibilities

• Gameday & Fan Engagement: energize crowds and support matchday events.
• Social Media & Content Creation: develop content for Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube; write and edit.
• Communications: assist with press materials, newsletters, and outreach.
• Team Collaboration: participate in weekly meetings and coordinate with departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Social media knowledge

Self-starter

Customer service oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tampa Bay Sun FC is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join our Marketing, Social Media, and Communications Internship program for the 2027 Season. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students eager to kickstart their careers in the sports industry while gaining hands-on experience in marketing, social media, communications, and community engagement.

This position serves as a community ambassador for the club on matchdays and at community events, helping to build meaningful and lasting relationships with fans, organizations, and key stakeholders.

This internship is eligible for college credit. A stipend may be provided for hours worked beyond the required academic credit hours.

Key Responsibilities

Gameday & Fan Engagement

• Serve as part of the Sun Squad hype team during matches, running flags after goals, tossing t-shirts, and using props to energize the crowd.
• Create a fun and inclusive atmosphere by encouraging crowd participation and supporting other matchday entertainment elements.

Social Media & Content Creation

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative content for Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, including brainstorming, writing, and editing.
• Capture high-quality photos and video during events to use across social media and digital platforms.
• Assist in creating player and staff bios, crafting email newsletters, and other digital marketing efforts.

Communications

• Support internal and external communications, including writing press releases, blog posts, event recaps, and community outreach materials.
• Help promote and support the Tampa Bay Sun Foundation, including storytelling around foundation events, assisting in social campaigns, and capturing impact-focused content.
• Assist with media relations and press coordination at select events and matches.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in weekly team meetings to brainstorm ideas, align on strategy, and report on tasks.
• Work cross-functionally with departments to help execute marketing and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and a self-starter with a creative mind.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Displays knowledge and understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
• Excellent customer service skills that showcase a positive and enthusiastic approach to customers to convey a positive image and respond to clients in a timely manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Night and weekend work required, including working special events.

WHAT'S IT LIKE?

First, it's a lot of fun... sports are fun! They're also a lot of work. We'll point you in the right direction, and you'll be given a lot of responsibility, and you'll own your area. You'll help build amazing events for our community. You'll make great connections and learn a lot about the sports business.

Let's talk about the time commitment. Depending on the role, it may require more than eight hours of work in a given day, particularly on event days. All interns work every home game. Depending on the role, you may have some non-game day hours (some remote), and you may cover training sessions (as needed).

These internships are best suited for students who can earn college credit and/or want to enter the extremely competitive sports industry.

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.