DEPARTMENT: Marketing
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Marketing
STATUS: Seasonal; Non-Exempt
- Currently accepting applications and will begin the hiring process mid-October to late November 2025 for the 2026 Summer Intern Program (running June - August).
- Please apply to one opportunity/Intern job posting most relevant to your field of study.
San Diego Padres Commitment:
The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.
If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.
Job Summary:
As part of this immersive 10-week program, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside a best-in-class marketing team within a first-class organization. This internship supports the Marketing department in executing paid and owned initiatives that drive fan engagement, ticket sales, membership renewals, and brand awareness throughout the season. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, communicates effectively, and enjoys collaborating in a fast-paced, creative environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute on both game and non-game days, gaining a comprehensive view of how marketing operates during the season.
In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have opportunities to connect with leaders across the organization through a series of leadership-led coffee chats and networking events designed to broaden your understanding of the professional sports industry.
All the responsibilities we will trust you with:
- Exemplifying our Padres Core Values/Mission Statement: Communication and Collaboration, Progress and Innovation, Accountability and Integrity, and Effort and Results, through building meaningful connections with a diverse fan base and serving as impactful leaders in the San Diego community
- Shadow the Marketing department and train in a variety of tasks related to owned and paid media
- Learn about aspects of an omnichannel marketing campaign that supports business goals
- Gain exposure to marketing team meetings, and other related roles including social media, fan engagement, video production, graphic design, and in-game entertainment
- Assist with the creation of promotional talking points, radio copy, marketing emails, and digital ad copy
- Support with media partnerships, including but not limited to drop-in copy, media packages, and fulfilling prize packs
- Aid in the execution of the giveaway marketing plan, as well as the distribution day of game
- Build reports that recap campaign efforts for sponsors and senior leadership
- Analyze results of email marketing campaigns, digital ad campaigns, and provide suggestions and input
- Help the marketing team with various projects that may require organization, research, and brainstorming
- Completes a dedicated project with the understanding that it would be presented to leadership at the end of the internship
- Support various other projects that may be assigned on a weekly or one-off basis
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most:
- Advanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
- Strong attention to detail in reviewing creative assets and marketing copy
- Basic data analysis and reporting skills
- Strong sense of teamwork; able to create and maintain positive relationships within organization with a wide variety of co-workers
- Exceptional organizational skills, with ability to follow directions and meet established deadlines
- Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
- Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
You will be required to meet the following:
- Current college/university student who has completed Sophomore or Junior year by June 2026 OR current graduate student
- Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
- Must be available mid-June 2026 through mid-August 2026
- Able to work during Padres home games and other special events as needed, which may include weekends and evenings
- Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
- As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check
Pay and additional compensation:
Per the California pay transparency law, the hourly pay rate for this position is $21.06. Part time, non-union employees are subject to the San Diego Living Wage Ordinance and rates will increase accordingly.
In addition to your hourly rate, the Padres offer PTO, employee discounts, appreciation, and recognition opportunities.
The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
