What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Internship - Summer 2026 position at Gateway Grizzlies?
Join the Gateway Grizzlies Professional Baseball Team as a Marketing Intern for the 2026 season! The internship offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in professional sports through our dynamic internship program. The internship runs from May to September and does not end early if interns complete their required hours. The Gateway Grizzlies are located in Sauget, IL and have been a part of the Frontier League since 2001. The Grizzlies made the playoffs in 2025 for the third consecutive year!
Check us out: www.gatewaygrizzlies.com
Qualifications:
- Must be for college credit
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to multitask effectively.
- Have a laptop/phone for editing photos/videos and graphic design (having a camera is a plus)
- Team player with basic computed and social media skills.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Capture photos/videos and edit using Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Edit photos and videos to enhance visual quality and storytelling
- Assist with video shooting and editing for marketing campaigns.
- Support web design projects, including updating and maintaining content.
- Create engaging and persuasive copy for marketing materials.
- Manage and run advertising campaigns on Meta (Facebook & Instagram).
- Design and send E-blasts (email marketing campaigns).
- Develop SMS text marketing content and manage campaigns.
- Create flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials.
- Develop and create content for all social media platforms, including posts, stories, and reels.
- Manage the company’s presence on various social media platforms, including posting, engaging with followers, and tracking analytics.
- Take photos and videos during Grizzlies games, capturing key moments, highlights, crowd engagement and atmosphere.
- Create and post content on social media platforms to showcase game highlights and event recaps.
- Develop "wrap up" videos summarizing each home-stand, combining game footage and event highlights.
- Assist and learn from other departments throughout the entire internship.
- Answer phone calls & everyday questions about the Gateway Grizzlies organization
- Assist with other duties as assigned to support the media and marketing teams.
Compensation:
- Unpaid internship (Candidates are required to work 25-40 hours per week for the internship)
- Candidates can work games and extra events for compensation at an hourly rate.
- Housing is not provided for the internship (Applicants should consider the Greater St. Louis Area for housing)
Over the years, Gateway Grizzlies interns have gone on and worked in all 4 major league sports! Are you ready for the opportunity? If so, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Gateway Grizzlies is an Equal Opportunity Employer