Marketing & Communications Intern (1)

Position Information
Type: Seasonal, Hourly

Schedule: 40 Hours Weekly

Term: 10/5/2026 – 1/29/27

Rate: $17.50/hour

Available Positions: 1

Position Description
The Marketing & Communications Intern will support the day-to-day operations of the Marketing & Communications department, helping to successfully implement strategies that promote Florida Citrus Sports’ services, events and initiatives. The position will be required to manage several concurrent projects involving campaign deliverables, content production, media and public relations, event operations, budget maintenance and general office work. This position will report to the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications.

All other duties as assigned by the Director of Marketing, Asst. Director of Marketing & Communications, Performance Marketing Manager and the Marketing Coordinator.

General Responsibilities

Coordinating communications and marketing materials, including printed publications, marketing collateral, and media credential fulfillment

Assist in content production for company communications platforms (including web, e-mail and social)

Support projects in digital marketing initiatives, membership sales, customer service, business development, and fundraising. Assist in operations and lead up to the 50/50 raffle on game day

Manage numerous concurrent projects and recognize that all projects are deadline-driven

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and enjoy working in a multi-task, deadline-driven environment. Organization, initiative, and the ability to express thoughts clearly and simply are essential. The role will be expected to balance the development of “big picture” ideas and the execution of small details and logistics.

Required

Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business or a related field

Experience in navigating a heavy workload to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy

Familiarity with common social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) and/or Sprout Social management tool

Clean driving record and ability to travel throughout the local Central Florida area

Ability to occasionally lift boxes, tables, chairs, and other objects up to 50 pounds

Preferred

Familiarity with Associated Press style

Experience using Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere)

Experience editing HTML and/or using web content management systems, especially WordPress

Experience using an email marketing platform, Pardot preferred

Experience in a collegiate or pro sports information/media relations operation, marketing, or a professional public relations setting

Experience with media event operations (press conferences, game day media needs, etc.)

Experience with project management and collaboration software (Asana, Smartsheet, Slack, Egnyte)

Experience with creative strategy & brand management

Commitment
This is a seasonal position and runs from October 5th, 2026 – January 29th, 2027. It requires the willingness and ability to work overtime, nights and weekends, including the December holiday season. The position will be paid hourly at a rate of $17.50 and is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week based on a Sunday – Saturday work week.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check and motor vehicle driving check.

About Florida Citrus Sports
Florida Citrus Sports is a not-for-profit event management organization dedicated to positively impacting the Orlando region while enhancing the quality of life in Central Florida through world‑class events, including the Cheez‑It Citrus Bowl, Pop‑Tarts Bowl, FC Series and Florida Blue Florida Classic.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to IMCjobs@fcsports.com with the position stipulated in the subject line. Position will be open until filled.

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