Summer Paid Intern - Marketing

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Business Title: Marketing Intern

Location: Stockton, CA

Reports to: Manager, Marketing

FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Program Period: October – End of 2026-27 Stockton Kings Season

Job Summary: The Stockton Kings are seeking a creative, organized, and motivated Marketing Intern to support the development and execution of marketing initiatives that grow the Stockton Kings fan base, strengthen brand awareness, support ticket sales, and enhance fan engagement.

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing, the Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting integrated marketing campaigns, creative projects, digital and email marketing, promotional initiatives, and special events. The intern will work collaboratively with departments across the organization, including Ticket Sales, Partnerships, Community Impact, Game Entertainment, and Creative, providing exposure to the business and marketing operations of a professional sports organization.

On Stockton Kings home game days, the Marketing Intern will also support the Sales & Service team, helping execute game day initiatives and deliver a positive experience for fans, clients, and guests.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Campaign Support
• Assist with the planning and execution of marketing campaigns designed to drive ticket sales, grow the Stockton Kings fan base, and strengthen brand awareness.
• Support marketing initiatives across digital, social, email, print, outdoor, and other channels.
• Assist with maintaining the season-long marketing calendar and coordinating campaign deadlines, deliverables, and promotional schedules.
• Support the development of marketing materials and promotional collateral for ticket sales, partnerships, community initiatives, theme nights, and other organizational priorities.
• Assist with creative project coordination, including gathering project information, organizing assets, tracking deadlines, and reviewing materials for accuracy and brand consistency.
• Support email marketing initiatives, including newsletters, ticket sales campaigns, promotional communications, and other fan-facing messages.
• Assist with website and digital content updates to ensure current promotions, events, and ticketing initiatives are accurately represented.
• Support the development and execution of theme nights, promotional campaigns, and special events.
• Assist with promotional item and marketing collateral inventory, organization, and distribution.
• Conduct market and industry research to identify relevant trends, promotional ideas, and opportunities to engage current and prospective fans.
• Assist with tracking campaign performance and compiling results to help evaluate marketing effectiveness.
• Proofread marketing materials and communications for accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
• Support internal and external print projects and other marketing department needs.
• Collaborate with departments across the Stockton Kings and Sacramento Kings organizations on projects and initiatives as assigned.

Game Day – Sales & Service Support
• Assist the Sales & Service team with the execution of game day activities and fan-facing initiatives at Stockton Kings home games.
• Support pregame setup and postgame breakdown of sales, service, and hospitality areas and activations.
• Assist with welcoming and directing clients, prospects, groups, and other guests throughout the arena.
• Support group experiences, hospitality elements, ticket-related activations, and other Sales & Service initiatives.
• Help ensure fans and guests receive a professional, welcoming, and positive experience.
• Communicate game day needs, changes, and guest concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Work collaboratively with Ticket Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, Game Entertainment, and arena personnel to support seamless game day execution.
• Perform additional game day responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
• Current college student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Sports Management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong interest in marketing, professional sports, entertainment, or live events.
• Previous experience in marketing, customer service, sports, events, or a related field is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with digital marketing, email marketing, social media, or project management platforms is a plus.

Schedule & Physical Requirements
• Must be available to work Stockton Kings home games, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must have flexibility to support marketing initiatives, events, and activations that may occur outside traditional business hours.
• Ability to stand and move throughout events and game days for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in support of event and game day setup and breakdown.

To qualify for Kings University internships, you must be:
• Currently enrolled in college or have graduated within 12 months
• Able to commute to the Stockton office
• Able to work up to 25 hours per week