Spring 2027 - Intern, Social Media Graphic Design

Excel Sports Management, LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Sports Management is seeking a Spring 2027 Social Media Graphic Design Intern in New York, NY. The paid internship runs roughly 3 days per week on-site with a hybrid program and requires under 30 hours weekly, junior-year status or graduate enrollment, and a portfolio showcasing design skills.

You will support the Social Media team with content design for client coverage, gain industry insights, and learn the end-to-end design workflow for social posts, while developing trend-aware

Qualifications

• Must be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Must report to the New York Office approximately 3 days per week.
• Must have completed junior year of undergrad OR be enrolled in graduate school.
• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Media team with designing content for client coverage across Excel social divisions.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is required.
• Provide a creative portfolio for review.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and consistency.
• Learn the CARE framework (consistency, authenticity, relevance, engagement).
• Learn the design process for content published as stories and posts.
• Develop skills to identify social media design trends and opportunities.
• Develop skills to design social media graphics.
• Collaborate with the Excel team for industry insights and learning.
• Occasionally support projects outside Social Media/Communications to gain exposure to other divisions.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Portfolio

Education

Senior standing in college

Graduate student

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Spring 2027 - Intern, Social Media Graphic Design

New York, New York, United States

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Our Intern program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.

• All Interns are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Intern will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.
• Our Spring Program runs from Monday, January 11 th , 2027, through Thursday, May 6 th , 2027.

Office Hours:

• 9:00 am‐6:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor. Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules.

Our Interns must:

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Be available to report to the New York Office approximately 3-days a week.
• Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)

OR

• Be enrolled in a graduate school

OR

• Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

Interview Process:

• Applications will close on November 20th, 2026.
• If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended by early December.
• The program will begin on January 11 th , 2027.

Social Media Graphic Design Intern Expectations:

• Assists the Social Media team with designing content for client coverage across Excel social divisions to ensure full coverage of roster and other duties as assigned
• Proficiency and experience in Adobe Photoshop are required
• Must provide creative portfolio
• Must demonstrate high attention to detail and consistency
• Learns the importance of C.A.R.E. (consistency, authenticity, relevance and engagement.)
• Will learn the design process of content to be published for approved stories and posts
• Will develop skills needed to identify social media design trends and opportunities
• Will develop skills needed to design social media specific graphics
• Will have access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings
• May occasionally be assigned projects outside the Social Media/Communications group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel.

The pay for this position is: $17.00 per hour.Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good‑faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.