Sports Marketing & Social Media Intern (Spring 2026) (2029)
North Springfield, VA
Internship
Onsite
$20/hr - $20/hr
Intern
The St. James is the premier sports, wellness, and active entertainment destination in the country. They are seeking a Sports Marketing & Social Media Intern for the Spring 2026 semester to support social media and digital marketing efforts across their sports programs and events.
Responsibilities
Capture photo and short-form video content at practices, games, classes, events, and special activations
Edit short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Stories, and YouTube Shorts
Assist with writing captions, hashtags, and calls-to-action aligned with brand voice
Support execution of social media calendars and campaigns
Monitor comments and messages and flag relevant items to the marketing team
Assist with live or real-time social coverage during events and tournaments
Collaborate with coaches, program directors, and on-site staff to coordinate content opportunities
Follow brand guidelines to ensure content reflects a premium, energetic, and family-friendly environment
Provide on-site marketing support including events, signage, and promotional materials
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Digital Media, or related field
Strong interest in sports, fitness, and community-based programming
Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook
Basic experience creating and editing photo and video content
Strong written communication skills
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Reliable, professional, and comfortable working in live-event environments
Preferred
Benefits
The St. James is a sports, wellness, and entertainment firm that provides sports venues, programming, instruction, training, and more.
