Digital Web Intern

Job Title:         Digital Web Intern
Department:  Digital Media
Reports To:    Digital Platforms Manager
SUMMARY
The Seahawks Digital Web Internship is a hands-on program designed to develop digital media professionals in the sports industry. The intern will assist the Seattle Seahawks digital platforms team with building web pages, coordinating digital advertising and publishing updates and content to the organization’s online properties, specifically Seahawks.com and the Seahawks Mobile App. This is a six-month internship beginning in mid-July 2026 and ending in January 2027.
By the end of the internship, and in accordance with their strengths and desire to build their weaknesses, the intern will have the opportunity to have first-hand experience in digital website management, working within content management systems, best practices for modern-day website management and design and more.
The intern will be expected to learn heavily through experience. Extensive resources will be available to facilitate the process at the intern’s initiative.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• This internship's workload will primarily focus on landing page updates, design and creation of landing pages, and content management
• Help maintain Seahawks.com and the Seahawks Mobile App using a content management system
• Coordinate digital advertising across web and email platforms
• Assist in publishing content (articles, photo galleries, videos, etc.) to Seahawks.com and the Seahawks Mobile App using content management systems
• Maintain quality assurance of website content through search engine optimization and accessibility
• Work with internal and external stakeholders on digital platform projects
• Manage various tasks for home/away games, including weekends, holidays and evenings
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be currently enrolled as a senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible
• Experience with digital design and building web pages
• Familiarity with content management systems
• Ability to learn new tools quickly
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Basic understanding of Photoshop
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays when necessary
• Interest and experience in the sports industry a plus

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

• The employee may need to lift 50 pounds or more occasionally 
• At times, this job may require many hours of sitting, standing and walking including events and on gameday

WORK ENVIRONMENT   
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor work in offices is required
• Weekend and evening work is required when necessary

TIMEFRAME

• July 2026 – End of January 2027
• This position works 40 hours per week on average

APPLICANT MUST

• Be currently enrolled as a senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible
• Have authorization to work in the United States
• Be able to work 40 hours per week as well as gameday/nights, weekends and other various events

SELECTION PROCESS
Final applicants will be contacted and invited to participate in our virtual interview process starting in April
NOTE: Due to the large volume of applicants that apply, we ask that you do not contact us during this process.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All internships are hourly, paid positions. Interns are responsible for their own housing, travel, and relocation expenses. A background check will be conducted prior to employment start date. 
Applicants must include:

• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Answer all the questions below

Application Questions
YES/NO: I am a senior, graduate student or recent graduate within the past six months 
YES/NO: I have local housing available in or near Seattle, or I am willing to relocate and understand that any costs associated with the relocation are my responsibility 
YES/NO: I understand that this position runs from July – January and I am able to work in office 40 hours per week
If you have a portfolio or links to web development projects, please provide them below.
YES/NO: I am authorized to work in the United States
YES: I understand that due to the large volume of applicants that apply, I will not contact the Seahawks staff during this process
How did you hear about this internship position? 
COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this position is: $22.75
The hourly rate applies to the current posting. The posted hourly rate may vary based on key factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related knowledge, experience and skill set.
Company: FNW
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