Marketing & Matchday Presentation Intern
El Paso Locomotive FC
13 hours ago
Internship
On-site
El Paso, Texas, United States
$750 USD monthly
Paid or Stipend
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Marketing & Matchday Presentation Intern, you will assist in creating, developing, and executing marketing initiatives and matchday entertainment aimed at promoting the El Paso Locomotive FC brand and enhancing the fan experience. You will gain hands-on experience in sports marketing, fan engagement, event planning, and live matchday production.
As a Marketing & Matchday Presentation Intern, you will assist in creating, developing, and executing marketing initiatives and matchday entertainment aimed at promoting the El Paso Locomotive FC brand and enhancing the fan experience. You will gain hands-on experience in sports marketing, fan engagement, event planning, and live matchday production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in developing marketing campaigns, including email newsletters, digital ads, and fan engagement strategies.
- Assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms to promote matches, theme nights, and community initiatives.
- Help manage Locomotive’s website content, ensuring up-to-date information on promotions and events.
- Assist in creating marketing ads for matchday videoboards, concourse boards, and ribbon boards for upcoming matches and promotions.
- Assist in developing and executing theme nights, giveaways, and promotional activities.
- Support the preparation of matchday scripts, production materials, and the run of show.
- Assist in coordinating pre-match ceremonies, halftime entertainment, on-field activities, and fan contests.
- Help recruit, brief, and escort participants for matchday promotions.
- Assist in coordinating performers, special guests, and community groups participating in matchday activities.
- Prepare and organize promotional supplies, props, prizes, and signage.
- Work with the matchday presentation coordinator to execute scheduled entertainment elements and communicate updates.
- Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships team to fulfill sponsored promotions and fan engagement activities.
- Collaborate with the Community Relations team to support events, appearances, and outreach initiatives.
- Assist with setup, breakdown, and storage of matchday promotional materials and equipment.
- Provide general office and matchday support to the Marketing & Communications department as needed.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Event Management, or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized and extremely detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, Adobe Creative Suite products, and content creation.
- Comfortable interacting with fans, providing instructions to promotional participants, and working with groups.
- Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and adapt to changes during live events.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and matchdays.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
- Real-world experience in sports marketing and matchday presentation.
- Opportunities to contribute to promotional campaigns and live entertainment.
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- Hands-on learning in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
This internship begins the first week of January and extends through the end of the Locomotive season. We offer a $750 monthly stipend for living expenses, along with $10 per hour for scheduled matchday work.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.