Intern, Marketing Media

About the role

The Oklahoma City Thunder Brand Influence & Identity department is seeking a student for a Fall 2026 internship. The internship offers paid media and sports marketing experience while earning college credit.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Media Strategist to assist in the development of campaigns
• Avoid implementing media tactics and reporting
• Execute media strategy
• Learn strategy behind media buying and sports marketing
• Avoid Assist with the coordination and planning of marketing campaigns by creating media plans and reports
• Avoid Collaborate with the Brand Expression team on graphics necessary for campaigns
• Avoid Maintain relationships with third parties and monitoring media agreements, including handling billboard and digital inventory
• Avoid Use Meta Ad platforms to draft media campaigns and understand audience segmenting
• Avoid Create reports for various media campaigns and distribute among multiple internal departments for review
• Avoid Attend company-organized intern learning activities or luncheons as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive course credit for the internship
• Students pursuing a degree in Marketing/Business preferred
• Authorization to work in the U.S. or, for Student Visa holders, approved off-campus OPT
• Desire to gain experience in media management and work across multiple paid media platforms
• Able to think analytically and present data-driven solutions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple tasks
• Familiar with Meta platform or social media coordinating
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Desired qualifications not specified

Skills

• Media buying
• Sports marketing
• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Meta platform or social media coordinating

Benefits

• Paid downtown parking
• Tickets to a Thunder home game during the season

Pay

Details not specified

Schedule

The primary work location will be the Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for occasional local travel. The work schedule requires 15-29 hours per week during office hours.

Additional Details

• This is an in-person internship, reporting to the Media Strategist
• Physical responsibilities may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• The work environment may involve both indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions, as well as exposure to loud crowd noise, amplified music, and flashing or strobe lighting during events and games
• This internship does not provide housing or transportation
• This internship position does not guarantee a full-time position with the Thunder upon completion
• The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone