Summer Paid Intern - Digital Marketing

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

Position Overview: The Digital Marketing Internship is an excellent opportunity for a student with a focus in Graphic Design & Social Media to gain work experience with a professional WNBA team (Washington Mystics) as women's sports continues to grow. We're looking for a driven, ambitious individual who wants to have a career in the design industry. We are committed to engaging our fans with inspiring stories, captivating visuals, and innovative marketing. This opportunity will assist in game night and day-to-day coverage across our social media channels. You will play a vital role in helping us bring our brand to life.

Do you strive to produce high-quality visual content that resonates with basketball fans? We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
• Assist in creating visually compelling graphics for social media, focused on game coverage and fan experiences.
• Assist with the digital team to design graphics for email campaigns, newsletters, in season events, and more.
• Edit existing assets to meet various design specifications.
• Create graphics to capture audience while adhering to brand guidelines.
• Assist with graphic design elements on video content to ensure optimal digital engagement (captions, frames, graphics, texts) and match brand guidelines.
• Assist on game days with clip editing (Clip Pro, video clips, motion graphics, etc.)
• Manage and organize video files and assets efficiently.
• Join digital team storyboarding and brainstorming sessions for creative video projects.
• Assist in developing social and web content for the Mystics.
• Ensure all content aligns with the team's brand guidelines and creative direction.
• Collaborate with different departments, including marketing, sales, and PR, to meet organizational goals.
• Stay updated on the latest design and video trends, especially within sports and entertainment.
• Coordinate with Digital Managers for daily social media responsibilities.
• Assist in growing social platforms.
• Support day/night coverage of games, community, and team events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university program in Graphic Design, Media Arts, or a related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and After Effects.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and content specifications (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative mentality with a passion for storytelling and design.
• Interest in sports, particularly women's basketball, is a plus.
• Self-starter able to work creatively and efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay Rate: $17.50 USD/hour.