Creative

Fayetteville Marksmen • Fayetteville, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fayetteville Marksmen are seeking an advanced, highly motivated, and responsible Creative Lead Intern to serve as the right-hand strategist for our marketing and creative operations. This is a comprehensive, paid internship designed for a student or recent graduate ready to take on true leadership responsibilities. You will lead weekday creative projects, establish visual branding, and step up as the primary manager of the creative team and social media channels during live home games when the Director is away, as well as assist with some away games. This role offers an unparalleled bridge between student learning and professional sports management, providing concrete leadership experience in the SPHL.

Requirements

• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro or After Effects.
• Experience operating DSLR/Mirrorless cameras and mobile production gear for both photography and high-frame-rate video capture.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to manage peers, delegate tasks, and solve problems independently in a high-pressure environment.
• Deep knowledge of social media platform algorithms, formats, and emerging creative trends (Reels, TikTok trends, and interactive stories).
• A strong passion for sports storytelling.
• Ability to commit to consistent weekday office hours for projects, alongside working non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) aligned with the Fayetteville Marksmen game schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with hockey rules, terminology, and game flow is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design requested graphics.
• Edit short-form feature videos using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Participate in weekly collaboration meetings to brainstorm theme nights, promotional giveaways, and fan engagement strategies for socials.
• Serve as the primary on-site supervisor for the Game Day Production & Social Media team during select home games when the Director is absent or managing other arena operations.
• Assist in directing volunteer and game-day interns (photographers, videographers, and runners) to ensure all key moments, fan interactions, and sponsor obligations are captured.
• Assist in reviewing and approving live content for brand consistency, tone, and accuracy under tight, instant deadlines.
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Team.

Benefits

• Financial Compensation: This is a paid internship. Hourly rate will be discussed during the interview process, compliant with state and federal internship standards.
• Academic Credit: Compliant with university internship requirements; documentation and evaluation hours will be provided if requested.
• Professional Development: Direct mentorship from front-office executives, portfolio reviews, and a concrete resume builder showcasing managerial experience in professional sports.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed