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The Athletic · 3 months ago

Ad Marketing Student Intern, Summer 2026 (Remote)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Athletic Media Company is a leading sports media organization that provides in-depth coverage of various sports teams and athletes. They are seeking an Ad Marketing Student Intern to support the Strategy and Program Management functions and to learn about brand partnerships in the sports culture.

JournalismNewsSports

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Support proposal development by conducting client, industry, and audience research

Contribute to brainstorms and help shape creative ideas that bring sponsorships to life

Draft and compile proposal sections including trends, case studies, and background slides

Partner with Strategy and Design to ensure decks are clear, cohesive, and on deadline

Develop tools and templates to support and refine the proposal process and/or post-sale production process

Work on a capstone project like an RFP response or client presentation with support from Strategy

Gain exposure to the entire proposal strategy process: from sales brief to ideation and final pitch

Qualification

MarketingAdvertisingCommunicationsResearchGoogle SlidesPowerPointStorytellingPresentation skillsOrganizedCuriosityCollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Rising junior, senior, or recent graduate with relevant coursework or experience in marketing, advertising, communications, journalism, or a related field

A strong interest in sports, media, and marketing

Excellent writing, research, and storytelling skills

Curious, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment

Detail-oriented and organized, with strong presentation and communication skills

Proficient in Google Slides or PowerPoint