Intern, Editorial

Summary

Description

WHO IS USA LACROSSE

USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is a Recognized Sports Organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. As the governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, we collaborate with passionate experts across the sport to create opportunities for people to enjoy the sport, learn about the game, keep participants safe, and ensure everyone feels welcome. Supporting more than 425,000 members, we provide national leadership, structure, and resources to fuel and unify the sport's growth and enrich the experience of its players, coaches, officials, parents, and program leaders.

USA Lacrosse believes a diverse team best positions our organization to fulfill its mission. We strive to attract and maintain a team of talented and dedicated professionals who represent the diverse nature of our membership and the national lacrosse community. We are committed to a team culture that ensures everyone feels welcomed, valued, included, and heard.

Mission

As the governing body of lacrosse in the United States, USA Lacrosse fuels the growth, enriches the experience, and fields the best National Teams.

Core Values

• We Influence - Written and Verbal Communication
• We Serve - Customer Focused
• We Create & Innovate - Creativity
• We Collaborate - Peer Relationships
• We are Humble & Honest - Integrity and Trust
• We Embrace Individuality - Diversity
• We Have Fun – Work Hard and Play Hard

If this aligns with who you are and what you are looking for in an organization, keep reading.

POSITION SUMMARY

USA Lacrosse is looking for an unpaid/for credit intern to work with our Marketing team. The Intern, Editorial will work closely with the USA Lacrosse Magazine and Digital teams to produce digital media and editorial content to support USA Lacrosse’s editorial, marketing, and social media initiatives.

If you are a driven and enthusiastic student aspiring to enter the sports marketing industry in a reporting and editing capacity, this could be a great opportunity for you. This internship will allow you to learn about working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, interfacing with multiple departments while gaining hands-on experience and learning essential editorial and storytelling practices for your professional growth and future career.

A Typical Day Looks Like…

• Assists with basic day-to-day website functions, including the editing and posting of articles.
• Writes and reports stories as assigned.
• Aids in the packaging of stories for all social platforms.
• Collaborates with the digital media team to ensure consistency in visual style and branding across all content.
• Assists with other digital media tasks as needed, such as social media content creation and multimedia production.

What You Will Gain as an Intern 

• The opportunity to gain hands-on real-world professional experience in your field of study/interest outside the academic setting.   
• You will see how different departments work together and understand their responsibilities within an organization.  
• You will learn how to collaborate with peers and see the internal working environment within an organization.   
• The opportunity to work with multiple departments within USA Lacrosse to understand what they do and how they work with other departments within the organization.   
• You will gain the ability to meet with members of our leadership and management team to learn their “why.” 
• The opportunity to work hands on at an event hosted by USA Lacrosse at our headquarters office.   

 What Will Be Expected of You 

• You will report to work each day you are scheduled on time, presenting yourself in a professional manner though your appearance and interactions with others.  
• You are empowered to ask questions to help learn and understand not only what you are doing, but why you are doing It.   
• You will be asked to complete a "final report" about your internship experience to Include: 
• What did you learn about USA Lacrosse.  
• What did you learn about your field of study and the responsibilities of the department you worked in.    
• Explain your roles and responsibilities and talk about any project(s) you did.    
• Reflect on skills and work habits you learn that you will take with you as you start your career.   

Is This You…

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in digital media, communications, marketing, or related field. Eligibility to earn college credit for internship a plus.
• Ability to dedicate 15-30 hours per week from May to August 2026. This includes the ability to work onsite at USA Lacrosse’s headquarters office in Sparks, MD.
• Familiarity with sports, lacrosse a plus, with the desire to learn and appreciate the sport so you can capture images to tell a story.
• Demonstrated understanding of digital media software and editing platforms.
• Working knowledge of standard CMS functionality.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite (i.e., Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for reporting and writing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, dynamic, cross-functional team working toward a common goal.
• Flexibility with your work schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends based on event needs.
• Ability to align with USA Lacrosse's Mission, Vision, and Values to support our initiatives and organizational goals.

Expected Hours of Work

This position is generally expected to work part-time (15 to 30 hours per week) during the work week (Monday through Friday) between the hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm with occasional work on nights and/or weekends based on event and business needs. This is a hybrid position and works from the headquarters office in Sparks, MD three (3) days a week with the flexibility to work from home two (2) days a week.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

This is an unpaid/for credit internship.

USA Lacrosse offers its Interns the following benefits:

• Flexible work schedule during business hours.
• Discounts on USA Lacrosse merchandise.    
• Free onsite gym at HQ office.
• Free parking.

EEO Statement

USA Lacrosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military status, veteran status, or any other status/characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. USA Lacrosse believes diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.