Summer Intern - Digital Engagement
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix, AZThis is a Part Time Unpaid Internship
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly-motivated Digital Engagement Intern to assist team members with day-to-day department responsibilities related to elevating the digital experience of our fans and event-goers.
Your Role on the Team:
• Support the Lifecycle & Digital Engagement team and larger Integrated Marketing team in planning and activation of digital campaigns for organic brand, ticket sales, and partner initiatives.
• Publish and manage content on our websites, including ticketing messaging, partnership promotions, and news articles, and create simple webpages, forms, and QR Codes.
• Curate game highlights for our websites and direct-to-consumer streaming platform, including cutting video highlights, postgame media availability, and game photo galleries.
• Publish and manage content on our mobile app, including ticketing messaging, partnership promotions, and news articles, as well as vertical content.
• Submit website and app display ad flights to the NBA and WNBA via Team Portal.
• Fulfill partnership-contracted and brand gameday activations, including live event trigger promotions via mobile app push notifications and in-app messages.
• Build and deploy marketing emails for live events, including Know Before You Go messaging, post event surveys, and ticketing inventory management messages.
• Create and manage tracking links for ticket sales on our digital and social platforms to attribute revenue.
• Compile regular content performance and trend reports, analyzing our performance against our own metrics and other sports teams.
• Maintain active database of assets used on digital platforms.
Your Skills and Experience:
• Experience/Education Requirements:
• • Have earned high school diploma or GED
• Be within one year of earning your Bachelor's degree at a Phoenix-area university, or have recently obtained it in Marketing, Communications or a related field
• Experience working with HTML/CSS, WordPress CMS, Formstack, email automation platforms or similar tools
• Copywriting and Adobe Creative Cloud experience would be a plus
• Curiosity, with a desire to continuously learn and grow
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, based on game schedule
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple business areas
• Comfortable operating a fast-paced environment and wearing multiple hats, where both strategy and tactical delivery are required
• Enthusiasm and a desire to learn new technologies and business practices
The Team & Experience
We believe great organizations are built by great people. That's why we foster an in-person collaborative, people-first work environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and connected. We value individuals who bring an ownership mindset, lead with initiative, and embrace an ''I'll do it'' mentality in support of the team and our fans.
From career growth opportunities to everyday experiences around the office, we work hard to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
At Player 15 Group, our people-first culture is reflected in benefits and perks that may vary based on employment status and eligibility, including the following:
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
• Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks and more
• Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
• Access to amenities, including:
• Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers
• Indoor/outdoor basketball courts
• Pickleball court
• Golf simulator and putting green
• On-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces
Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Questions? Reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@suns.com
Additional Information
Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, the company fosters a culture built on passion, creativity, innovation, and care, with a focus on creating unforgettable memories for fans, partners, and the community. Player 15 Group provides a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every team member plays a vital role in the success of the teams and the experiences of the fans, as well as the positive impact made throughout the community.