Summer Marketing, Social Media & Communications Internship

Tampa, FL (Hybrid)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support Tampa Bay Sun FC’s grassroots marketing and fan engagement as a Marketing, Social Media & Communications Intern.

  • Must-have: Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
  • Standout: Hands-on event promotion, content collaboration with marketing, and cross-functional teamwork.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute promotional activities across the Greater Tampa Bay region, including youth soccer tournaments, community events, festivals, parades, watch parties, and more.
  • Perform operational tasks at events, such as event setup/breakdown, gameday logistics, and fan zone activations.
  • Ensure safe and professional setup of all club marketing assets: tents, inflatables, branded vehicles, games, and signage.
  • Actively engage with fans, guests, and community members while promoting the Tampa Bay Sun brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.
  • Collect and report lead generation data to support future marketing and ticket sales initiatives.
  • Serve as part of the Sun Squad hype team during matches, running flags after goals, tossing t-shirts, and using props to energize the crowd.
  • Create a fun and inclusive atmosphere by encouraging crowd participation and supporting other matchday entertainment elements.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative content for Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, including brainstorming, writing, and editing.
  • Capture high-quality photos and video during events to use across social media and digital platforms.
  • Assist in creating player and staff bios, crafting email newsletters, and other digital marketing efforts.

Requirements

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • A self-starter with a creative mind
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
  • Excellent customer service skills with a positive and enthusiastic approach
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Night and weekend work required, including working special events
  • Eligible for college credit
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Tampa Bay Sun FC

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USA
74 employees (31 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.2%
Direct
48.2%
Referral
5.8%
Social
16.3%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~74

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
27 (36% of company)
Median Career Experience
4 years
Median Tenure
2 years

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