Sports Internships
Sports internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working coaches, analysts, and operations professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services are active now, with Soccer Shots, Rhode Island FC, and LV Collective among the employers posting roles now.
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Sports Poll Social Media Graphic Design Intern - 2026/27
Full time/Part time: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Student Employment
JOB SUMMARY
The Social Media Graphic Designer intern crafts high-quality graphic content for the Seton Hall Sports Poll social media channels. This position uses graphic design to create compelling content, infographics, pages, and applications that drive traffic and boost conversions.
The Social Media Graphic Designer intern supports the Seton Hall Sports Poll staff to develop strong visuals (infographics, videos. etc.) related to the SHSP results to boost brand engagement. The duties and responsibilities of the Social Media Graphic Designer intern include:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media Marketing Interns would have the following responsibilities:
- Social media management
- Grow and engage with online sport audiences
- Track social media engagement to identify high-performance ideas for future polls
- Content creation
- Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns
- Create and distribute content such as blog posts, infographics, videos, and press releases on social media and traditional news outlets
- Create an editorial calendar to promote Sports Poll content
- Lead generation
- Find additional journalists to promote the Seton Hall Sports Poll
- Newsletter promotion
- Create, distribute and build membership for the Seton Hall Sports Poll digital newsletter
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Design top-notch visual content
- Design high-quality images that grab the users’ attention and improve the brand’s credibility
- Create visually compelling infographics that present valuable information about Seton Hall Sports Poll content
- Test graphics on different devices
- Ensure that all graphic elements are flawlessly presented on different devices
- Strengthen the Seton Hall Sports Poll brand image by creating a strong social media presence
- Design top-notch content for ads, banners, and content pages
- Manage the overall look and feel of various types of content that the Seton Hall Sports Poll posts on its social media profiles
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
This internship:
- Open any current Seton Hall student
- Work location/office: JH 541
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) is a plus
- Experience with Canva is a plus
- Social media/digital marketing experience is a plus
- Deep knowledge of sports is a plus
- 15 hours per month
CONTACT
Dr. Daniel Ladik, Ph.D.,
Methodologist, Seton Hall Sports Poll
973-275-2485
daniel.ladik@shu.edu
FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY
Not Required
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Sports Poll Social Media Graphic Design Intern - 2026/27
Full time/Part time: Part-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Student Employment
JOB SUMMARY
The Social Media Graphic Designer intern crafts high-quality graphic content for the Seton Hall Sports Poll social media channels. This position uses graphic design to create compelling content, infographics, pages, and applications that drive traffic and boost conversions.
The Social Media Graphic Designer intern supports the Seton Hall Sports Poll staff to develop strong visuals (infographics, videos. etc.) related to the SHSP results to boost brand engagement. The duties and responsibilities of the Social Media Graphic Designer intern include:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media Marketing Interns would have the following responsibilities:
- Social media management
- Grow and engage with online sport audiences
- Track social media engagement to identify high-performance ideas for future polls
- Content creation
- Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns
- Create and distribute content such as blog posts, infographics, videos, and press releases on social media and traditional news outlets
- Create an editorial calendar to promote Sports Poll content
- Lead generation
- Find additional journalists to promote the Seton Hall Sports Poll
- Newsletter promotion
- Create, distribute and build membership for the Seton Hall Sports Poll digital newsletter
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Design top-notch visual content
- Design high-quality images that grab the users’ attention and improve the brand’s credibility
- Create visually compelling infographics that present valuable information about Seton Hall Sports Poll content
- Test graphics on different devices
- Ensure that all graphic elements are flawlessly presented on different devices
- Strengthen the Seton Hall Sports Poll brand image by creating a strong social media presence
- Design top-notch content for ads, banners, and content pages
- Manage the overall look and feel of various types of content that the Seton Hall Sports Poll posts on its social media profiles
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
This internship:
- Open any current Seton Hall student
- Work location/office: JH 541
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) is a plus
- Experience with Canva is a plus
- Social media/digital marketing experience is a plus
- Deep knowledge of sports is a plus
- 15 hours per month
CONTACT
Dr. Daniel Ladik, Ph.D.,
Methodologist, Seton Hall Sports Poll
973-275-2485
daniel.ladik@shu.edu
FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY
Not Required
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Sports Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Tips for Your Sports Internship Search
Start your search in the fall for summer roles
Large leagues, franchises, and sports media companies open summer intern applications as early as September and October. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs are already closed. Smaller clubs and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so check back regularly throughout the year.
Build proof of work before you apply
Sports intern recruiters expect limited professional experience, so your projects carry the application. Put together two or three documented pieces of work, such as a scouting report, a player-performance dashboard, or a sponsorship activation case study, and make sure each one names the tools you used and links to something a recruiter can actually open.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which sports organizations recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Apply directly to smaller teams and agencies running their own cohorts at the same time, since those roles rarely come through campus channels.
Practice the real intern interview format out loud
Sports intern screens vary by function. Analytics and data roles typically involve a technical or quantitative problem. Business and operations roles lean toward case or situational questions. Whatever format you are preparing for, practice speaking your reasoning aloud, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the answer you reach.
Target structured intern programs built for newcomers
Larger sports organizations, leagues, and media companies run rotational or cohort intern programs specifically designed for people entering the industry. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and give you exposure across multiple departments. Identify the ones that match your interests and get your application in during the first wave of recruiting.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 77% of the sports internships listed here. Decide what location and work arrangement you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually take rather than sorting through listings that do not fit.
Sports Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sports internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For sports candidates, a concrete artifact, whether that is a scouting report, a data dashboard, or a game-film breakdown, gives recruiters something real to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where sports recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sports internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it in sports is the quality of your project work, whether the team has open headcount when your internship ends, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by performing well on real assignments without counting on an offer.
When should I apply for sports internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large sports organizations, leagues, and media companies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping offers before the new year. Smaller clubs, agencies, and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round and a consistent search pays off.
Are sports internships paid?
Most professional sports internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, the segment of the industry, and location. Listings show pay ranges where the employer chooses to disclose them, so you can filter for roles that match what you need before you apply.
What should a sports internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and where a recruiter can see the output, such as a published analytics write-up, a scouting database you built, or a game-operations case study. Add relevant coursework and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote sports internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 23% of the sports internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a sports operations or league associate rotational internship?
Several leagues and large sports organizations run structured rotational intern programs that cycle new graduates through departments such as marketing, operations, analytics, and partnerships over a fixed term. These programs target people early in their careers, recruit months before the start date, and are competitive, so identify the cohorts that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get sports internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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