Paid Intern - Strategic Marketing

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

The Washington Wizards Strategic Marketing Seasonal Intern is responsible for promoting the Wizards brand through a variety of projects for the 2024-25 season. This is a paid internship.

Are you creative, organized, hardworking, and have a passion for sports? We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Support marketing projects and tasks assigned by the Senior Director of Strategic Marketing.
• Assist with start of season needs for 2024-25 Washington Wizards season.
• Support the coordination and execution of grassroots events in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.
• Support marketing activations and execution at Wizards home games and special events.
• Attend various meetings, such as team meetings, project meetings, and community partner meetings to take comprehensive and accurate notes.
• Support with the execution of the following NBA League-wide social responsibility programs: Hoops for Troops, Vote Night, MLK game, BHM, Hispanic Heritage, and more.
• Assist in coordinating marketing activation events, game night promotions, and fan engagement activities.
• Assist with fan development groups such as youth, kids club, and women's initiatives.
• Build marketing plans for various grassroots marketing initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends, standard processes, and innovations in sports marketing to contribute fresh ideas and perspectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Current undergraduate or graduate student.
• Innovative, independent, and upbeat.
• Organized, able to prioritize work and problem solve in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to work 20 hours/week from September through May.
• Reliable transportation and housing.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Pay Rate: $17.50 USD/hour.