Content Creator Internship

Estero, Florida

Florida Everblades Hockey Club & Hertz Arena

Estero, Florida

Position Title: Content Creator Intern

Department: Marketing

Location: Hertz Arena – Estero, Florida

Reports To: Marketing Manager, Marketing Specialist

Program Duration: August 2026 – May 2027 (Full Season Commitment Required)

Compensation: Unpaid (College Credit Only)

Program Overview
The Florida Everblades and Hertz Arena are seeking highly driven, creative, and dependable individuals for a high-performance Content Creator Internship Program. This role is designed for students who want real‑world experience creating content inside a fast‑paced professional sports and live entertainment environment. Interns will operate as part of the day‑to‑day content and marketing team—capturing live moments, producing real‑time content, supporting digital campaigns, and helping shape the public‑facing voice of two major entertainment brands.

This Role Is Ideal For Individuals Pursuing Careers In

Sports Media

Digital Marketing

Content Creation

Social Media Management

Videography & Photography

Entertainment Marketing

What Makes This Program Different

You will create content that is actually published and used

You will work in live‑event environments with real deadlines and expectations

You will gain direct experience across professional sports, concerts, and major arena events

You will build a portfolio of real‑world sports and entertainment content

You will work with professional‑level tools, platforms, and workflows

Core Responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling

Develop high‑quality written, visual, graphic, and video content for:

Social media platforms

Website content

Email marketing campaigns

In‑arena displays and promotions

Event marketing campaigns

Capture and edit behind‑the‑scenes, fan engagement, promotional, and game‑day content

Assist with content ideation, planning, and execution across both Hertz Arena and Florida Everblades platforms

Photography, Videography & Highlight Production

Attend Everblades games, concerts, and arena events to capture live content

Shoot photography and video content for marketing and promotional use

Assist in creating post‑event recap content and highlight packages

Support short‑form vertical content production for reels, TikTok, and other social formats

Graphic Design & Creative Support

Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to develop graphics and visual assets

Assist in designing:

Social graphics

Promotional assets

Event advertisements

Digital signage content

Utilize tools such as:

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Canva

Commitment Requirements (Strict & Non‑Negotiable)

Full Season Commitment: August 2026 – May 2027 (no partial internships)

Event Requirement: Must work a minimum of 50% of all events each month

Weekly Requirement: Minimum of one full business day per week in‑office from 10 am - 5 pm

Availability: Nights, weekends, and holidays required based on event schedule

Time‑Off Policy: Minimum two (2) weeks’ advance notice required for any absence

Event Expectation: Must be available for both Everblades games and Hertz Arena events

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in:

Marketing

Digital Media

Sports Management

Or related field

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills

Photography experience and access to a camera are required

Strong understanding of social media platforms and content trends

Basic graphic design skills are required

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro preferred

Experience with video editing and short‑form content creation is a plus

Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, live‑event environments

Strong work ethic, professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail

What You’ll Gain

Real‑world experience in professional sports and entertainment content creation

Direct exposure to live‑event production and real‑time digital marketing

Experience creating:

Live social coverage

Highlight packages

Promotional campaigns

Fan engagement content

Hands‑on experience with industry‑standard marketing and content platforms

A professional portfolio of published work

Networking opportunities within the sports and entertainment industry

Potential future employment opportunities based on performance

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.

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