Intern, Corporate Communications

Internship Program Overview:

The San Francisco 49ers offer full-time, paid internships for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in professional sports while exploring careers within the National Football League. Our program is designed to allows participants to contribute directly to the organization’s success while applying the knowledge learned in the classroom.

Interns are embedded within a specific department while also having opportunities to explore the broader organization through group networking events, training sessions, and one-on-one meetings with leaders across the club. Each intern is supported by a mentor and team and contributes to a project that builds skills and professional confidence.

At the 49ers, we value collaboration, adaptability, integrity, and strong communication. We’re committed to creating a supportive environment where interns can learn, share ideas, and grow. Our goal is to deliver a positive, impactful experience that inspires “fans for life” and prepares interns for future success in sports and beyond.

General Internship details and expectations:

• Our interns are paid $19.00 per hour and are expected to work 30-40 hours or more per week during the internship period. 
• Interns are expected to commit to the full term of the internship and be mostly onsite (no remote internships are available), which runs from mid-July through the end of February. 
• Interns are expected to work flexible hours that include nights, holidays, and weekends. 
• Interns to provide their own housing and transportation

Important dates: 

• Monday, January 5, 2026 - Applications close 
• Monday, July 6, 2026 - First day of the internship program
• Friday, February 26, 2027 - Last day of the internship program

Position Overview:

The five-time Super Bowl Champion San Francisco 49ers are seeking a Corporate Communications 

Intern to assist the Communications Department in the development and execution of communications initiatives for the team and Levi’s Stadium. The ideal candidate is an outgoing and innovative communications professional, with experience in project management and proactive media pitching. A general understanding of the live sports and entertainment industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Supports media monitoring and assists internal reporting for corporate communications initiatives as directed.
• Assists with researching, updating and maintaining local and national media lists for key media contacts in core functional competencies: technology, sustainability, education, community relations, marketing, corporate partnerships, business analytics, and sports business.
• Assists in the development and execution of strategic communications planning for all 49ers and stadium-related story ideas to media, including pitching related to fan engagement activities, partnership activations, 49ers Foundation, and 49ers Enterprises, along with other assigned media initiatives and press functions.
• Assists in preparing and editing internal communications materials used to brief employees.
• Drafts feature articles for 49ers publications and 49ers.com as well as press releases on topics related to core competencies.
• Supports publicity efforts for non-NFL events staged at Levi’s Stadium, including professional and international soccer, concerts etc.
• Works closely with the marketing and digital media departments to execute strategic communications plans and promote brand development.
• Manages annual calendar of industry conferences, speaking opportunities, and industry awards in adherence with team protocols for employee participation.
• Staffs events at team HQ/Levi’s Stadium and off-site as directed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Provides media relations support for 49ers Football Communications team for all home game and as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Abilities & Skills:

• Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner.
• Creative and innovative; the ability to see alternatives and solutions.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively build a network of contacts at all levels within the industry and in the community, both internally and externally.
• Creative, outside-the-box thinker
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, while balancing and prioritizing multiple or competing tasks.
• Ability to create a relationship of trust and loyalty by delivering accessible, efficient, and reliable services and products for internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized and attentive to details and process
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to continuously acquire new competencies and accept new challenges

Education and Experience:

• Relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting multiple clients – specifically consumer brands, education, corporate social responsibility initiatives or cause-based marketing – for a public relations agency is desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Proficient in social media applications desired.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

The employee will be sitting in a typical office environment the majority of the time and may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. 

The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Travel:

0% of travel time expected for the position.