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Dallas Sports Commission
Marketing Internship
The Dallas Sports Commission is a non-profit organization that attracts, retains, and supports sports and entertainment events that position Dallas as the premier sports destination. Our efforts have significantly increased awareness of Dallas locally, nationally, and internationally, and have resulted in the Dallas metro area being recognized as the #1 Sports Business City by Sports Business Journal.
The Marketing Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity for participants to gain experience in event social media as well as the planning, executing, and marketing of sporting events in the Dallas area. Individuals within the program should be prepared to be a key part of the team and to work directly with the Dallas Sports Commission team to ensure a successful event for all partners and attendees.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with the ability to think outside the box and function well in a team environment. This will be a hands-on position in which the more the intern puts into the program, the more he/she can expect in return. The intern will be exposed to various areas of sports management and will have the opportunity to learn more about the sales, marketing, and event management process that the Sports Commission executes in order to attract events to Dallas and ensure that it is a great experience for all.
For more information about the Dallas Sports Commission, please visit www.dallassports.org
INTERNSHIP TIME FRAME:
This internship will start in January and end in August of 2027.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- On the job social media experience with knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.
- Website management knowledge a plus.
- Ability to multi-task multiple projects and be detail oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Available to work 29 hours per week during regular business hours (9:00am -5:00pm, Monday-Friday); hours are flexible and will be based upon the intern's academic schedule.
- Some night and weekend hours may be required depending on the DSC event schedule.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with content creation for DSC social media and assist in managing the platforms.
- Assist in developing and updating all DSC website content.
- Assist with real time coverage of live DSC events and functions.
- Assist the DSC with overall marketing and publicity of calendar events.
- Developing comprehensive post event reports as needed.
- Interact with our event rights holders regarding the local marketing of their event.
- Assist the DSC at events in promoting Dallas, the Dallas Sports Commission, and future events to help gain community awareness and increased attendance.
- Other duties/tasks as assigned.
CREDIT HOURS/Pay:
The Dallas Sports Commission Internship Program may include credit hours as determined by the internship program guidelines of the college or university. Interns will receive an hourly compensation in addition to necessary credit hours.
Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Dallas Sports Commission
3535 Grand Ave.
Dallas, TX 75210