Digital Media Internship

Temporary position (Fall 2026) located in West Friendship, MD. Hourly pay at $15/hour plus optional event pay. This role reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.

About the role

Elite Tournaments is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Media Intern to support the marketing team through graphic design, video editing, and digital content creation. This internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience creating content for sports organizations while building a professional portfolio. The intern will assist with producing engaging visual assets for social media, email marketing, websites, and event promotions while helping maintain a consistent brand across multiple clients and tournaments.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• Design branded graphics for social media, email marketing, websites, and digital advertising
• Create promotional materials for upcoming events, registration campaigns, and special announcements
• Create templates and creative assets for tournaments and events, including social media graphics, email headers, signage concepts, digital advertisements, and other branded marketing materials
• Develop templates and creative assets that align with Elite Tournaments' brand standards
• Assist with sponsor and partner graphics as needed
• Prepare artwork for a variety of digital marketing initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Video Editing & Content Creation

• Edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other digital platforms
• Create event recap videos using existing photo and video assets captured by Elite Tournaments staff and photographers
• Develop engaging motion graphics and animated content to support marketing campaigns
• Organize and manage photo and video assets for future use
• Stay current on social media trends and incorporate relevant editing styles and techniques when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Digital Marketing Support

• Assist in creating content for social media campaigns across multiple tournament brands
• Support the development of marketing materials for email campaigns, websites, and event promotions
• Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm creative content ideas and campaign concepts
• Help maintain visual consistency across all digital platforms and partner organizations
• Assist with additional marketing and creative projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Optional Events

• OBGC Capital Cup (September 5-7) – Olney, Maryland
• SAC Columbus Day Tournament (October 10-11) – Columbia, MD
• Fall Classic Boys Weekend (November 14-15) – Columbia, MD
• Fall Classic Girls Weekend (November 21-22) – Columbia, MD
• Celtic Soccer Academy Elite Cup (December 5-6) – Columbia, MD
• Baltimore Showcase (December 12-13) – Edgewood, MD

Requirements

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator), Canva or similar tools
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills for management of multiple tasks
• Creativity in brainstorming and executing content creation
• Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of the youth sports landscape, particularly the youth soccer and lacrosse tournament club sector and demographic in the United States

Additional Requirements (if working events)

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work weekends, irregular hours, and travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Pay

$15/hour plus optional event pay.