Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic intern to join us for the Spring/Summer 2026 semester! This is a great opportunity for current college students looking to gain experience in a fast-paced work environment learning from our experienced team.

Reporting directly to the Marketing Specialist, the Marketing Intern will assist with marketing strategy and execution for the network. This role is best fit for someone who is a self-starter and enjoys marrying creativity and data to make effective decisions.

This is an onsite internship in Watertown, MA, paying $15/hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft promotional copy for TV and digital activations
• Assist with execution of sales promotions, contests, and sweepstakes
• Support with marketing and PR research and campaign tracking
• Manage organization and distribution of NESN branded merchandise for various teams/events
• Monitor performance marketing trends and support ad-hoc campaign initiatives
• Update and help traffic creative assets for organic and paid Marketing efforts
• Ideate and execute social media marketing concepts
• Assist the Customer Care lead on drafting and responding to fan inquiries
• Assist the Sales, Marketing, and Digital departments in planning, scheduling, and executing client and fan events
• Successfully complete other related assignments and tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled as a student in a college or university. Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or other related major is preferred
• Marketing/Advertising and sports knowledge
• Ability to be in the office up to 4 days a week
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Self-starter
• Must embrace the NESN Core Values: People, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Passion and Social Responsibility.

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

NESN is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR team at [email protected] or 617-536-9233.

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