About

• Dallas Sports Commission 

• Marketing Internship 

• The Dallas Sports Commission (DSC), a department of Visit Dallas (a non-profit organization), attracts, retains, and supports sports and entertainment events that position Dallas as the premier sports destination. Our efforts have significantly increased awareness of Dallas locally, nationally, and internationally, and have resulted in the Dallas metro area being recognized as the #1 Sports Business City by Sports Business Journal.

• For more information about the Dallas Sports Commission, please visit www.dallassports.org [https://www.dallassports.org]    

• Commitment to Our Culture

• We are committed to fostering a culture that values trust, respect, accountability, community and empowerment.  We will demonstrate leadership that promotes inclusion and equal employment opportunities, and provide a work environment that is safe, healthy, harmonious, positive, professional and productive. This includes promoting collaboration where all team members are encouraged to participate and contribute to the achievement of our goals in service of our customers and community. 

• We are committed to ensuring that our team members feel welcome and have an equal opportunity to connect, belong, and grow within the DSC Team.  We encourage team members to make a positive contribution to the organization, our community and the hospitality industry, to elevate their skills and to be comfortable and confident as their authentic selves within the framework of professional guidelines that we have established as a team.

• POSITION SUMMARY

• The Marketing Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity for participants to gain experience in event social media as well as the planning, executing, and marketing of sporting events in the Dallas area. Individuals within the program should be prepared to be a key part of the team and to work directly with the Dallas Sports Commission team to ensure a successful event for all partners and attendees.

• This will be a hands-on position in which the more the intern puts into the program, the more they can expect in return. The intern will be exposed to various areas of sports management and will have the opportunity to learn more about the sales, marketing, and event management process that the Sports Commission executes in order to attract events to Dallas and ensure that it is a great experience for all.

 INTERNSHIP TIME FRAME

• THIS INTERNSHIP WILL START IN MARCH AND END IN AUGUST 2026.

• EXPECTED COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• * On the job social media experience with knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.
• * Website management knowledge
• * Ability to multi-task multiple projects
• * Self-motivated with creative thinking skills
• * Ability to thrive in a team environment
• * Detail oriented with attention to accuracy
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• * Ability to work up to 29 hours per week during regular business hours (9:00am -5:00pm, Monday-Friday); hours are flexible and will be based upon the intern's academic schedule.
• * Some night and weekend hours may be required depending on the DSC event schedule.

 ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• * Assist with content creation for DSC social media and assist in managing the platforms.
• * Assist in developing and updating DSC website content.
• * Assist with real time coverage of live DSC events and functions.
• * Assist with overall marketing and publicity of calendar events.
• * Develop comprehensive post event reports as needed.
• * Interact with our event rights holders regarding the local marketing of their event.
• * Assist at events in promoting Dallas, the Dallas Sports Commission, and future events to help gain community awareness and increased attendance.
• * Contribute to the organization’s safe, healthy, harmonious, positive, professional and productive work environment and culture. 
• * Other duties/tasks as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The person in this role will mostly operate in an office environment with frequent and consistent use of a laptop computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cell phone.  It is partly a sedentary role with extended work time sitting and using a computer with desktop accessories.   There will be occasions working at off-site locations including arena, sports fields, event venues and hotels where the environment will vary.  The person in this role will need to be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.   Bending, twisting, stooping and reaching above and below shoulder height is required.

CREDIT HOURS/COMPENSATION

• The Dallas Sports Commission Internship Program may include credit hours as determined by the internship program guidelines of the college or university. Interns will receive hourly compensation in addition to necessary credit hours.  

• Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

• Dallas Sports Commission 

• 3535 Grand Ave. 

• Dallas, TX 75210