Digital Media Internship

Job Title Digital Media Internship 

• Job Code/ Req#: MarketingIntern2025


• Department/Group: Marketing 


• Travel Required: Required Events Listed


• Reports to:  Senior Director of Marketing 


• Position Type: Temporary (Fall 2025)


• Office Location: West Friendship, MD


• Salary Range: $15/Hour + Event Pay 


• Benefits: This position is classified as hourly and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans.


• Date posted: 7/1/2025


• Posting Expires: Open Until Filled 


• External posting URL: www.elitetournaments.com/employment


• Applications Accepted By: ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: EMAIL, MAILED, OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

JOB SUMMARY

Elite Tournaments is looking for a creative and motivated Digital Media Intern to join the team. This intern will be on-site at events capturing dynamic content - photos, videos, and social clips - and transforming that raw footage into engaging digital assets for various platforms. They will also support both pre-event and post-event media efforts, including video editing, graphic design, and social media content. This role is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate to build their portfolio and gain hands-on experience in sports media and digital marketing.

EVENT COVERAGE

• Capture high-quality photos and video footage during Elite Tournaments events


• Shoot short-form video for Instagram Stories, Reels, and TikTok


• Work with Elite Staff to conduct quick, informal player/coach interviews


• Organize and label footage post-event for editing workflows


• Other duties as assigned 

CONTENT CREATION & EDITING

• Create engaging recap videos highlighting weekend action, atmosphere, and key moments


• Edit photos and videos from events for use across social platforms


• Design branded graphics (game-day posts, final scores, event promotions)


• Assist with storytelling around players, teams, and partner organizations)


• Maintain visual consistency with Elite Tournaments branding and partner guidelines


• Other duties as assigned 
  

SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT

• Support live event coverage through real-time content (stories, reels, behind-the-scenes clips)


• Help schedule or draft posts during and after events


• Identify and apply social trends, audio, and styles to enhance content relevance and engagement


• Collaborate with the marketing team on creative ideas for video and visual campaigns


• Other duties as assigned 

EVENT INFORMATION (All out of state travel for events is paid for by Elite Tournaments)

• OBGC Capital Cup (August 30-September 1) Olney, Maryland


• SuperNova Cup (October 11-12) Northern Virginia


• Fall Classic Boys Weekend (November 15-16) Columbia, MD


• Fall Classic Girls Weekend (November 22-23) Columbia, Maryland


• Celtic Soccer Academy Elite Cup (December 6-7) Columbia, MD


• Baltimore Showcase (December 13-14) Edgewood, MD

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with photography and videography (equipment access is a plus)


• 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 a degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field


• Available on weekends for tournament coverage (travel may be required)

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)


• Extensive knowledge of the youth sports landscape and particularly the youth soccer and lacrosse tournament club, sector, and demographic in the United States.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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