2026 Summer Marketing Internship

AEG Presents

Frederick, MD

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SKILLS

Athletics, Basketball, Brand Marketing (Branding), Business Operations, Calendar Management, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Content Development, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Email Campaign, Email Marketing, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Flyers, Graphic Design, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Operations Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Sales, Sales Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Sports, Startup, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Website Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Frederick, MD

POSTED

6 days ago

Frederick Flying Cows - Professional Basketball Organization

Marketing Internship

(Frederick, Maryland)

Unpaid Internship Position
Candidates MUST reside in or commute daily to Frederick, Maryland

The Role:

The Frederick Flying Cows professional basketball team internship program is an experience and opportunity like no other in professional sports! As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience and receive tangible real-world experience with direct responsibility in theorganization. You will not only receive the opportunity to learn and observe how a startup professional sports organization operates... but also forever be able to say you were a part of the start of the Frederick Flying Cows!

The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and will be open to performing a wide variety of tasks in order to learn about what is required to create, run, and market a professional basketball team and organization. We strongly prefer candidates who are either from or currently living in the Frederick area.

Interns are required to work all Frederick Flying Cow home games and all scheduled events, as directed by the General Manager.

The internship program is an unpaid position that can be used for college credit. The role is entry level and candidates must be willing to work at a high level in order to successfully fulfill their duties and gain a plethora of experience.

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITY! Candidates must already reside in the Frederick area and be willing to commute daily or fully relocate to the area.

What you can expect...

We are a small team, meaning our interns will work cross-functionally, be involved in all aspects of the organization, and have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas. With that, the Marketing Intern will prioritize all things branding and public relations of the organization. As the Flying Cows Marketing Intern, you may work on the following, but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

Event Promotion & Outreach: Assist in marketing and promoting offseason events, including youth camps, skills training, Cow Fest, the Moosters Golf Tournament, and community appearances to maximize attendance and engagement.
Community Engagement: Represent the Flying Cows at community events, interacting with fans, distributing promotional materials, and strengthening relationships with local businesses, schools, and organizations.
Content Creation: Develop engaging social media content, email campaigns, and website updates to keep fans informed and excited about offseason activities and the upcoming 2026 season.
Brand Awareness: Help implement creative campaigns that keep the Flying Cows top of mind for fans and potential sponsors, ensuring the team remains active in the local sports conversation year-round.
Youth & Fan Engagement: Assist in organizing and promoting youth basketball programs, ensuring a strong connection between young athletes and the team through interactive experiences.
Sponsorship Activation: Support sponsor-driven initiatives during offseason events, ensuring partners receive value and visibility while enhancing fan experiences.
Hype for 2026 Season: Contribute to strategic marketing efforts that build anticipation for the next season, including countdown campaigns, sneak peeks, and exclusive offseason updates.
Grassroots Marketing: Help distribute flyers, posters, and promotional materials at local businesses, gyms, and other high-traffic areas to increase awareness of upcoming events.
Content Recap & Reporting: Capture highlights from offseason events through photos, videos, and s

Basic Expectations & Requirements

Actively pursuing a college degree or recent graduate.
Must be located in the Frederick, MD area.
Report directly to the General Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, and Marketing Associate, and fulfill all duties as requested.
Represent the organization, as needed, at events and appearances.
Provide excellent customer service to all existing and potential fans.
Professionally represent the organization at business and community functions.
Work as a member of the TEAM, and Have Fun!
Attend all home games and events to ensure great customer service to all fans.
Performs other duties as assigned.

The internship program is designed to provide training where candidates will gain valuable skills that assist them as they progress in their sports careers.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking motivated, energetic candidates with the goal of building a career in the world of entertainment and athletics. Candidates should be willing to travel and to work odd hours. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for candidates who don't require much structure and are willing to take risks and try new things.

Who You Are:

Current college student or recent graduate with a passion for sports, marketing, and social media.
Creative and strategic thinker with an eye for design and branding.
Strong communicator with an understanding of social media, graphic design tools, and basic email marketing.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
Availability for game days, community events, and occasional weekends.

Perks:

Opportunity to build a portfolio in sports marketing.
Real-world experience in community outreach and event planning.
Networking opportunities with industry professionals.

More about Frederick Flying Cows

We are a well-prepared group with the goal of building a championship-quality organization! We believe there are three (3) key legs of the stool required to build a quality franchise.

We need to create and manage a high-quality entertainment product that is appealing to a broad age range. We want basketball home games to be a high-quality, fun, and entertaining event that people, both basketball fans and non-basketball fans, will enjoy.
We need to put together an excellent basketball team and basketball organization.
We need to build a community organization that is invested in Frederick County. Our goal is basketball, over time, to be part of the fabric of the community and a team that the people of Frederick are proud of.

As we think about putting together our team, we have broken the operation down into four (3) areas of focus: Basketball Operations, Business Operations, Sales & Marketing. We are looking for interns to assist in all areas of the business. Building a team and organization from scratch will be both demanding and rewarding.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with energy, drive, and a positive attitude who is indefatigable and will gain great satisfaction from being a part of creating something new.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

Do you have reliable transportation to the Frederick, MD area?
Do you live in or nearby Frederick, MD? If not, do you have any connection to the community?

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