Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Business Office - Oklahoma City, OK, Position Type: Internship, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Marketing, Duration: Spring 2027 (January–May)
Work Location: Oklahoma City, OK | In Person
Weekly Commitment: 20–29 hours per week
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain sports marketing experience while earning college credit? The Oklahoma City Thunder Brand Influence & Identity department is seeking a student for our Spring 2027 internship! As an intern, you will work closely with the Marketing Strategist to assist in the development of campaigns, track and coordinate game-day reads and assets, collaborate across departments on marketing initiatives, and execute marketing campaigns.
Interns will also have access to professional development workshops, networking opportunities, resume reviews, and other activities designed to enhance their experience. Program perks include paid downtown parking and tickets to a Thunder home game during the season!
In this role you will:
Gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of sports marketing, including fan development, events, retail, youth basketball, brand initiatives, and select paid media projects
Support the coordination and execution of marketing initiatives surrounding Thunder games, theme nights, All-Star programming, and other organizational priorities
Track and coordinate game-day reads for home and away games
Develop and maintain 30-, 60-, and 90-day planning calendars to help identify upcoming games, events, campaigns, and key marketing initiatives
Shadow members of the Brand Influence & Identity team to learn about different areas of marketing and brand strategy
Collaborate with departments across the organization to support marketing projects and initiatives
Assist with select paid media projects, campaign coordination, and reporting as needed
Support event planning and execution for fan-focused programs and experiences
Attend company-organized intern learning activities or luncheons as scheduled
Perform other duties as assigned
What you’ll bring to the role:
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive course credit for the internship
Pursuing a degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, sports management, communications, or a related field preferred
Previous coursework or experience in sports marketing is preferred but not required
Interest in gaining experience across multiple areas of sports marketing and learning how departments collaborate
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Canva is a plus
Additional details:
This is a paid, in-person internship reporting to the Marketing Strategist. The work location will be the Oklahoma City Thunder corporate office located in downtown Oklahoma City. Physical requirements of the internship may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working extended shifts, and working in-arena, which may include loud music, crowd noise, and flashing or strobe lights. A driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance are required as some local travel will take place. This internship does not provide housing or transportation and does not guarantee a full-time position with the Thunder upon completion.
The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.
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Founded in 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder has developed into an NBA franchise with strong fan, corporate and community support throughout its home state and around the globe. Driven by a philosophy of teamwork and humility, the team stands at the pinnacle of a regional cultural renaissance and seeks to impact the state through its commitment to community outreach and involvement.
On the court, the Thunder makes its home in Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City and prides itself on creating an environment that is fan-focused, family-friendly and community-oriented. Constantly striving to improve on-court performance, the team has adopted a philosophy of taking things “one game at a time” and steadily moving forward as one.
Through its annual and ongoing community programs and additional outreach efforts, the Thunder directly impacts individuals and organizations throughout the state every day of the year. In all, the organization – including players, coaches and staff – works with hundreds of community partners every year, benefiting countless individuals. From schools to shelters, from building homes to honoring heroes, the Thunder impact on its community is as diverse as our community itself, with one common thread running through all that the team does: strengthening the state it calls home.
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