Paid Intern - Franchise Marketing

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

The Marketing Intern will assist the Franchise Marketing department to promote the Washington Mystics (WNBA) brands through a variety of projects including fan development initiatives,, grassroots marketing, and community programs. This is a paid internship.

Do you have a passion for sports and building brand awareness through marketing? We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
• Support the Marketing team with daily activities, events, and projects.
• Assist with implementing marketing activations for grassroots/community events.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite to build sales collateral.
• Work community and grassroot events.
• Organize the marketing department asset inventory and work to maintain supplies levels to maintain adequate supply throughout season.
• Coordinate with the Fan Experience Manager for grassroots event responsibilities and fan activations.
• Assist in supervising event set up and part-time team responsibilities.
• Prepare grassroots items and necessary supplies ahead of community events.
• Assist with brand campaigns that target fan demographic groups.
• Conceptualize and propose new concepts for various aspects of fan development, experiential marketing, and expanding brand awareness within the community.
• Share creative and innovative ideas for marketing communications.
• Manage the start of the season needs for the Washington Mystics' 2026 WNBA season.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Current undergraduate or graduate student.
• Dedicated, outgoing, hard-working, punctual, and an outstanding teammate.
• Ability to engage with fans in a respectful manner, educating those who are unfamiliar with our brands.
• Previous Marketing experience a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; creative.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks; detail driven; fast learner.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram proficiency.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• General knowledge of professional sports.
• Familiarity with and passion for Washington DC culture.
• Reliable transportation and housing. May be also be asked to drive marketing vehicle for some events.
• Ability to lift between 25-50lbs.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay Rate: $17.95 USD/hour