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Sports Marketing Intern — College Credit, Real Team Experience

Attainsports · Frederick, MD, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.

Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.

Position Overview
Job Title:

Marketing Intern

Reports to:

Senior Marketing and Gameday Manager

Type of Employment:

Internship

Start Date:

August/September 2026

End Date:

December 2026 (school schedule permitting)

Compensation:

Unpaid; College Credit

Positions Open:

One (1)

The Frederick Keys Marketing Intern is a part‑time internship designed only for current university students who will be receiving college credit for participation in this internship. The Marketing Intern will be gaining real‑world experience with responsibilities within the organization. They will receive the opportunity to work with an experienced marketing team, build a strong professional network, and engage with our fans through multiple avenues. The Marketing Intern will collaborate with other members of the Keys and Attain Marketing Team to create graphics, advertisements, social media content, in‑game entertainment, and more.

Qualifications

College sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for academic credit in Sport Management or Marketing.

Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Have experience with Facebook, Instagram, X, and other social media platforms

Have some experience with Adobe Photoshop and/or other Adobe software

Ability to uphold company and Attain customer service standards

Individual must be energetic, enthusiastic, and a dedicated team player

Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and strong organization skills

Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Eager to listen, learn, and receive constructive feedback

Must handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and achieve objectives

General Responsibilities

Promote the Keys various events and promotions in the community through the distribution of marketing materials.

Assist with social media coverage of outside public appearances and events.

Assist with the creation promotional materials including but not limited to graphics for print and web, fliers for promotional use, and registration forms

Assist with the creation and posting of video content to social media

Assist with the creation of stills, videos, and ribbon board content for in-game use

Gain knowledge and experience in management and responsibilities of marketing a professional sports team

Spend time shadowing and learning from top‑tier marketing staff, as directed by the Senior Marketing and Gameday Manager

Represent the organization, as needed, at outside community events and appearances

Represent the organization, as needed, as our mascot Keyote

Work Frederick Keys home games and other events held at Nymeo Field as directed by the Senior Marketing and Gameday Manager

All other duties assigned by Senior Marketing and Gameday Manager, Marketing Coordinator, and General Manager of the Keys

Additional Information
Attain Sports values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing.

Attain Sports is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

This is an unpaid internship that offers college credit.

Equal Opportunity
Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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