Creative Media & Design Internship

Job Title Digital Media Internship

Job Code/ Req#: MarketingIntern2026

Department/Group: Marketing

Travel Required: Optional Events Listed

Reports to: Senior Director of Marketing

Position Type: Temporary (Fall 2026)

Office Location: West Friendship, MD

Salary Range: $15/Hour + Event Pay (Working Events will be optional)

Benefits: This position is classified as hourly and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans.

Date posted: 8/7/2026

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY
Elite Tournaments is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Media Intern to support the marketing team through graphic design, video editing, and digital content creation. This internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience creating content for sports organizations while building a professional portfolio. The intern will assist with producing engaging visual assets for social media, email marketing, websites, and event promotions while helping maintain a consistent brand across multiple clients and tournaments.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Design branded graphics for social media, email marketing, websites, and digital advertising

Create promotional materials for upcoming events, registration campaigns, and special announcements

Create templates and creative assets for tournaments and events, including social media graphics, email headers, signage concepts, digital advertisements, and other branded marketing materials

Develop templates and creative assets that align with Elite Tournaments' brand standards

Assist with sponsor and partner graphics as needed

Prepare artwork for a variety of digital marketing initiatives

Other duties as assigned

VIDEO EDITING & CONTENT CREATION

Edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other digital platforms

Create event recap videos using existing photo and video assets captured by Elite Tournaments staff and photographers

Develop engaging motion graphics and animated content to support marketing campaigns

Organize and manage photo and video assets for future use

Stay current on social media trends and incorporate relevant editing styles and techniques when appropriate

Other duties as assigned

DIGITAL MARKETING SUPPORT

Assist in creating content for social media campaigns across multiple tournament brands

Support the development of marketing materials for email campaigns, websites, and event promotions

Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm creative content ideas and campaign concepts

Help maintain visual consistency across all digital platforms and partner organizations

Assist with additional marketing and creative projects as needed

Other duties as assigned

EVENT INFORMATION (Working Events will be optional)

OBGC Capital Cup (September 5-7) Olney, Maryland

SAC Columbus Day Tournament (October 10-11) Columbia, MD

Fall Classic Boys Weekend (November 14-15) Columbia, MD

Fall Classic Girls Weekend (November 21-22) Columbia, MD

Celtic Soccer Academy Elite Cup (December 5-6) Columbia, MD

Baltimore Showcase (December 12-13) Edgewood, MD

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator), Canva or similar tools

Superior oral and written communication skills

Effective organizational skills for management of multiple tasks

Creativity in brainstorming and executing content creation

Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in a degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field

PREFERRED SKILLS

Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)

Extensive knowledge of the youth sports landscape and particularly the youth soccer and lacrosse tournament club, sector, and demographic in the United States.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IF WORKING EVENTS

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to work weekends, irregular hours, and travel as needed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Reliable transportation

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check

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