Versant Academic Year Internships: Sports Content, Design & Creative Production

Versant Academic Year Internships: Sports Content, Design & Creative Production

Intern

Business Segment: Versant Sports

Compensation: USD 19 - USD 19 - hourly

All internships are paid. Academic Year interns are also eligible for:

Time off to support overall health, well-being, and academics.

Structured onboarding and professional development opportunities

Mentorship and networking with teams across the company & intern community

Hands–on experience that supports long–term career growth

As part of Versant’s internship program, interns will help shape a new experience designed to invest in emerging talent and support early career development.

Job Description
This internship sits within the Sports division of Versant Media, supporting USA Sports’ robust portfolio across USA Network and Golf Channel, including NASCAR, PGA TOUR, Premier League, WWE, WNBA, USGA, The R&A, LPGA Tour, PGA of America, Atlantic 10 Basketball, DP World Tour, Augusta National Golf Club, College Golf, and League One Volleyball (LOVB). Interns will jump into the action by contributing to real‑time digital coverage, helping bring live moments to life across platforms while working alongside editorial, video, and social teams. From motorsports and golf to collegiate and professional sports coverage, we’re seeking interns who are passionate about sports and eager to learn, collaborate, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

Sports Digital (Production)

Sports Creative (Graphic Design, Sports Broadcast Graphic)

Basic Requirements
Must be actively enrolled in a degree‑granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program OR have a graduation date in Spring 2026. Applicants who graduated in 2025 or earlier are not eligible for our internship program.

Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).

Must be available to work 24 hours per week from September 14th 2026 through April 16th 2027.

Must be willing to work on‑site at the Stamford, CT offices.

Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from VERSANT now or in the future.

For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without sponsorship from VERSANT.

Desired Characteristics

Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Strong interest in the media industry.

Previous internship experience and on‑campus involvement.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

Internship Benefits & Location

Get there easily – Shuttle service to and from the Stamford Metro‑North station.

Fuel up – Onsite cafeteria and café for meals, snacks, and coffee throughout the day.

Park with ease – Onsite parking makes your commute simple.

Stay inspired – Home to a variety of sports and golf‑focused businesses.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

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