Elite Tournaments

Job Title Digital Media Internship 

• Job Code/ Req#: MarketingIntern2025
• Department/Group: Marketing 
• Travel Required: Required Events Listed
• Reports to:  Senior Director of Marketing 
• Position Type: Temporary (Fall 2025)
• Office Location: West Friendship, MD
• Salary Range: $15/Hour + Event Pay 
• Benefits: This position is classified as hourly and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans.
• Date posted: 7/1/2025
• Posting Expires: Open Until Filled 
• External posting URL: www.elitetournaments.com/employment
• Applications Accepted By: ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: EMAIL, MAILED, OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

JOB SUMMARY

Elite Tournaments is looking for a creative and motivated Digital Media Intern to join the team. This intern will be on-site at events capturing dynamic content - photos, videos, and social clips - and transforming that raw footage into engaging digital assets for various platforms. They will also support both pre-event and post-event media efforts, including video editing, graphic design, and social media content. This role is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate to build their portfolio and gain hands-on experience in sports media and digital marketing.

EVENT COVERAGE

• Capture high-quality photos and video footage during Elite Tournaments events
• Shoot short-form video for Instagram Stories, Reels, and TikTok
• Work with Elite Staff to conduct quick, informal player/coach interviews
• Organize and label footage post-event for editing workflows
• Other duties as assigned 

CONTENT CREATION & EDITING

• Create engaging recap videos highlighting weekend action, atmosphere, and key moments
• Edit photos and videos from events for use across social platforms
• Design branded graphics (game-day posts, final scores, event promotions)
• Assist with storytelling around players, teams, and partner organizations)
• Maintain visual consistency with Elite Tournaments branding and partner guidelines
• Other duties as assigned 
  

SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT

• Support live event coverage through real-time content (stories, reels, behind-the-scenes clips)
• Help schedule or draft posts during and after events
• Identify and apply social trends, audio, and styles to enhance content relevance and engagement
• Collaborate with the marketing team on creative ideas for video and visual campaigns
• Other duties as assigned 

EVENT INFORMATION (All out of state travel for events is paid for by Elite Tournaments)

• OBGC Capital Cup (August 30-September 1) Olney, Maryland
• SuperNova Cup (October 11-12) Northern Virginia
• Fall Classic Boys Weekend (November 15-16) Columbia, MD
• Fall Classic Girls Weekend (November 22-23) Columbia, Maryland
• Celtic Soccer Academy Elite Cup (December 6-7) Columbia, MD
• Baltimore Showcase (December 13-14) Edgewood, MD

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with photography and videography (equipment access is a plus)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator), Canva or similar tools
• Superior oral and written communication skills
•  Effective organizational skills for management of multiple tasks
• Creativity in brainstorming and executing content creation
• Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in a degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Available on weekends for tournament coverage (travel may be required)

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of the youth sports landscape and particularly the youth soccer and lacrosse tournament club, sector, and demographic in the United States.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work weekends, irregular hours, and travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check