Are you looking for an opportunity to gain paid media and sports marketing experience while earning college credit? The Oklahoma City Thunder Brand Influence & Identity department is seeking a student for our Fall 2026 internship! As an intern, you will work closely with the Media Strategist to assist in the development of campaigns, learn to implement media tactics and reporting, and execute media strategy.

The Fall internship program runs from August 24th, 2026, through December 4th, 2026. Interns will have access to professional development workshops, networking opportunities, resume reviews, and other activities designed to enrich their experience. Program perks include paid downtown parking and tickets to a Thunder home game during the season!

In this role you will:

Learn strategy behind media buying and sports marketing
Assist with the coordination and planning of marketing campaigns by creating media plans and reports
Collaborate with the Brand Expression team on graphics necessary for campaigns
Maintain relationships with third parties and monitoring media agreements, including handling billboard and digital inventory
Use Meta Ad platforms to draft media campaigns and understand audience segmenting
Create reports for various media campaigns and distribute among multiple internal departments for review
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
Students pursing a degree in Marketing/Business preferred
Authorization to work in the U.S. or, for Student Visa holders, approved off-campus OPT
Desire to gain experience in media management and work across multiple paid media platforms
Ability to think analytically and present data-driven solutions
Strong attention to detail and ability to balance multiple tasks
Familiar with Meta platform or social media coordinating
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
Strong time management and organizational skills

Additional details:

This is an in-person internship, reporting to the Media Strategist. The work schedule requires 15-29 hours per week during office hours. The primary work location will be the Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for occasional local travel. Physical responsibilities may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. The work environment may involve both indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions, as well as exposure to loud crowd noise, amplified music, and flashing or strobe lighting during events and games. This internship does not provide housing or transportation. This internship position 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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