REMOTE Sports Media Planning & Buying

Launch Your Media Career in the Sports Industry

Sports Media, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Media Buying Intern to join our fast-paced, high-impact team. This is not your typical internship. This is your front-row ticket to the real action—working on campaigns seen by millions of fans in stadiums, on-air, online, and beyond.

If you're looking to break into the world of sports marketing, advertising strategy, or media buying, this opportunity puts you directly in the game.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with senior managers to develop and execute real-world media plans across major sports venues and platforms.
• Gain hands-on experience managing campaigns across TV, radio, digital, print, out-of-home, and live events.
• Assist in identifying, negotiating, and tracking media placements with pro teams, leagues, and venue owners.
• Monitor campaign performance and maintain accurate documentation of media schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Help shape innovative strategies that connect brands with passionate fanbases.

Why You Should Apply:

• Be mentored by professionals with decades of sports and media industry experience.
• Work on live, national campaigns—not just simulations.
• Build a competitive portfolio that demonstrates your ability to plan, execute, and optimize marketing strategy.
• Network with agencies, sponsors, and industry executives that drive multi-million-dollar sports deals.
• Experience how brands and sports collide at the intersection of passion, performance, and promotion.

What We’re Looking For:

• A go-getter with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Someone who thrives in fast-moving, team-oriented environments.
• A student or recent graduate in Marketing, Media Studies, Sports Management, Business, or Communications.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks with precision.
• Familiarity with Excel, media tracking tools, or campaign planning software is a plus.
• Availability to attend scheduled team meetings on:
• Mondays at 9:00 AM MST
• Wednesdays at 10:00 AM MST
• Fridays at 8:00 AM MST
• SkillBridge participants: Thursdays at 9:00 AM MST

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Responsibilities:

• Work remotely to assist upper-level management in all aspects of media planning.
• Support management staff with completion of projects.
• Research media options to promote the brand.
• Analyzing data, thinking creatively, and designing innovative strategies to make sure client marketing campaigns reach their target audience in the most effective way possible.
• Researching the current media landscape and keeping up to date with the latest media trends.
• Service and build excel sheet as necessary.
• Work with media outlets to ensure a smooth buying process.
• Learn to complete media performance reports.

Requirements: 

• Applicants must be available to attend meetings on Mondays at 9:00 AM, Wednesdays at 10:00 AM, and Fridays at 8:00 AM Mountain Standard Time.
• If in the Skill Bridge program, must attend an additional meeting on Thursdays at 9:00 AM Mountain Standard Time
• Current undergraduate majoring in advertising, journalism, sports management, business, marketing, communications, or any related field.
• Proven record of school programs.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, with accurate input and proofing skills.
• Passion for the advertising services and hospitality industry.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Creative, self-motivated and disciplined.
• Proficiency in Google Docs (Word, Excel) and Slack (teachable).

Benefits:

• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in the sports media industry.
• Hands-on experience in developing and implementing software solutions.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in technology and innovation.
• Networking opportunities within the sports media and technology industries.
• Potential for a recommendation letter based on performance.
• Internship ranges 90 day minimum to 365 days

Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

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On boarding start date ranges: 

January 1-5 Winter

April 1-5 Spring 

June 1-5 Summer 

August 1-5 Fall

October 1-5 Winter