Marketing Intern - MLS

Location: Raleigh, NC Duration: February 2027 - November 2027 Hours: 15 - 20 Hours/week Compensation: Paid internship

The North Carolina Courage
, a member of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), is seeking a Marketing Intern to join our team for 2027 season apart of the ROAR Internship Program. ROAR is designed to be a developmental experience, preparing interns for potential full-time roles within the club or the broader sports industry. Provide real opportunities to contribute to impactful organizational work, drive revenue and get real world experience within the professional sports industry.

• Support advancement through mentorship, workshops, professional exposure, networking events, and team building activities.
• Build readiness through tangible deliverables and portfolio quality projects

** ROAR Program Overview:
* The 2027 ROAR internship program will run alongside the NC Courage and NWSL season. The program will run from February 2027 - November 2027, including the summer/World Cup Break. Interns will work Monday - Friday, along with occasional evening & weekend events, and Matchday Operations. This program is built for someone who wants more than exposure - it's for those who want responsibility, real experience, and the opportunity to learn how a world-class women's soccer club operates behind the scenes.
* Assist with day-to-day departmental tasks and projects.

• Conduct research and analyze data.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Participate in department/team meetings and planning sessions.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

INTERNS WILL WORK ON-SITE IN OUR FRONT OFFICE IN RALEIGH NC

The Marketing Intern will support day-to-day operations and special projects within the Marketing Department, contributing directly to the success of the Club throughout the season. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and best suited for someone who is curious, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Interns are expected to bring a strong work ethic, a growth mindset, and a willingness to learn quickly while operating with professionalism and accountability.

Assist with drafting and sending push notifications to engage fans and drive action

• Help maintain, update, and refresh app content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and consistency
• Support testing and quality checks for app content and messaging

Create and update simple graphics for digital channels, including social media, email, and in-app content

• Support brand consistency across all visual assets and marketing materials
• Collaborate with the marketing team on creative concepts and executions

Build, create, and send marketing emails to the NC Courage database (experience with Braze preferred)

• Develop fun, engaging email content to grow and retain subscribers
• Assist with basic performance tracking, reporting, and optimization insights

Update and design webpages as needed using Forge (or a similar CMS platform)

• Assist with content management, site updates, and general website maintenance
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of web content related to tickets, promotions, and events

Assist with sending timely game-day and marketing-related communications across digital channels

• Support in-stadium, game-day, and special event marketing initiatives
• Provide real-time support for marketing needs in a live sports environment
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed during matchdays

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on campaigns, promotions, and fan…