Ad Marketing Student Intern, Summer 2026 - Remote

Overview

The Athletic is seeking an Ad Marketing Student Intern for Summer 2026 to support the Strategy and Program Management functions, focusing on custom advertising programs for brand partners.

In Short

• Internship role in Ad Marketing for Summer 2026.
• Support proposal development and advertising strategy.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Design, and Editorial teams.
• Learn how brands engage in sports culture.
• Conduct client and industry research.
• Draft proposal sections and support creative brainstorming.
• Gain exposure to media planning and campaign execution.
• Develop tools for proposal and production processes.
• Work on a capstone project with real client presentations.
• Rate of pay: $20.00 USD per hour.

Requirements

• Rising junior, senior, or recent graduate in marketing or related field.
• Strong interest in sports, media, and marketing.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Collaborative and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Google Slides or PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Experience with Canva, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in marketing and advertising.
• Build a professional portfolio with real projects.
• Learn from experienced professionals in the media industry.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Networking opportunities within the sports media industry.