Marketing & Communications Intern

GCSC Marketing & Communications Intern

May 2025 – August 2025

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission (GCSC) serves to measurably improve the economy of Greater Cleveland and enrich the community by attracting, creating, managing and enhancing significant sporting and competitive events. 

GCSC supports the local economy, utilizes sports as a vehicle to forward community agendas and maintains a goal of producing events that are more successful when held in Cleveland than in other cities.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is hiring for our Summer Internship Program (May – August), with a start date between May 7-14, 2025 (earlier preferred). 

As Marketing & Communications Intern, you will:

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Write copy for press releases/media advisories, event descriptions, e-communications, social media, marketing taglines, etc.
• Assist with social media content, scheduling and reporting.
• Assist in creation and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Aid in the distribution of marketing and promotional materials.
• Conduct market research in conjunction with planned events.
• Assist with management of social media accounts and scheduling.
• Assist with media relations during promotion and execution of events.
• Work hands on as event operation staff during Greater Cleveland Sports Commission events such as: 
• NCAA DIII Outdoor Track & Field Championships – May 22-May 24
• NCAA DIII Baseball Championships – May 29-June 6
• USA Wrestling U23 National Championships and UWW Junior World Team Trials – May 30-June 1
• Summer Golf Classic – August 5 
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus, but not required.

Other Duties Include:

• Assist full-time staff with event promotion, day to day operations, and on-site event management.
• Contact area media or event representatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Eager to learn the business of sports and ability to think outside the box.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited College/University (undergraduate or post-graduate program) or have recently completed (6-months).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Be passionate and have a team-player attitude. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment during events with long hours. 
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to view computer monitors 
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to stand or be on your feet for extended periods of time 
• Work Environment: Office environment; moderate noise. Event environments will vary and include both indoor and outdoor requirements.

Ways you will benefit:

• Opportunity to network with area professionals.
• Actively take part in the planning and hosting of sporting and competitive events.
• Gain experience in the fields of marketing, media relations as well as event planning and management.
• GCSC offers on the job training in various aspects of the Sports and Entertainment industries as well as a robust professional development program, learning aspects of professional communication, resume building, job search tactics and networking with industry professionals. 

Due to the nature of the organization, our projects and events are rarely the same year over year; the internship experience depends entirely on the current happenings of GCSC.

Work Hours: Intern work hours are based upon individual schedules and interns will work and be paid for up to 20 hours per week, between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. If the student is receiving college credit for the internship, the college or university can help define work hours for the student, up to 20 hours per week. During events, additional hours and weekend times are expected.  

Compensation: Greater Cleveland Sports Commission interns will be paid $13/hour (minus required withholdings) for their time and services, up to 20 hours per week. Interns are paid biweekly. 

Flexibility: Remote work options are anticipated for staff and interns on select days during this time. Candidates are asked to be flexible in their ability to work both remotely, in-person at our office in Downtown Cleveland, and on-site at events or meetings throughout the summer. From a scheduling perspective, interns should expect a minimum of 2 days a week where they will need to work in-person. 

Transportation and Parking: Transportation and parking are not provided by GCSC. However, if an intern chooses to accept a parking spot in a covered garage in Downtown Cleveland, GCSC will take on a portion of that monthly cost. Interns will be responsible for the other portion on a monthly basis. Interns may also use the RTA system (the central station is located in Tower City). RTA schedules and routes can be found at www.riderta.com. Additional parking options are made available at the intern’s expense.

Supervision: The Marketing & Communications Manager will serve as the supervisor for the internship program. Interns must be able to establish close working relationships with the entire GCSC staff. A general respect both for and from the intern is expected and required.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission values a diverse and inclusive work environment where every voice matters. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.