Social Media & Brand Activation Intern Fall 2026

Players Sport & Social creates fun, competitive, and social adult sports leagues across Chicago. From volleyball and softball to pickleball and bar events, we bring people together through sports, community, and great partner bars. This role is primarily on-site at our various Chicago league and event locations with some support in-person at the Players office (1708 N Ashland Ave).

The Social Media & Brand Activation Intern will be the face of Players at our summer leagues. This role is highly social, hands-on, and a positive, outgoing attitude is required — ideal for someone who loves sports, interacting with people, and creating content in real environments. This intern will report directly to the Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities

• Attend and assist with league operations at multiple locations throughout the week

• Serve as a friendly, professional point of contact for players and team captains
• Execute sponsorship activations (signage, giveaways, promotions, bar partnerships, etc.)
• Capture photo and video content at leagues (games, players, atmosphere, sponsor moments)
• Assist in creating organic social media content (Instagram posts & stories, TikToks, etc.)
• Collect player feedback and report insights back to the marketing and operations team

• Support special events, tournaments, and pop-up activations as needed

Requirements

• Degree or enrolled towards a degree in events, marketing, business, sports management or recreation

• Ability to work 3 league shifts per week (evenings & weekends) and in-office 1 day per week (approx 25 hours total)
• Outgoing, personable, & comfortable talking to large groups
• Comfortable being on camera often for social media content
• Experience taking action photos/videos
• Organized, reliable, and able to work evenings (Reliable transportation required; access to a car preferred)
• Familiarity with the city of Chicago

• Friendly, outgoing and interested in socializing with others

• Interested in sports, events, marketing, or brand partnership

• Valid driver's license