Marketing & Communications Internship

Applications for our Spring and/or Summer 2026 Internship Program are officially live! We’re looking for energetic individuals to join our team from January 15 through July 31.

Whether you're a current student or a recent grad, this is your chance to gain hands‑on experience in the non‑profit sector of the sports and entertainment industry with one of the best teams in the business.

Don’t wait! Join us and see what happens behind the scenes of the industry!

Internships are full time and will run from the dates below:

Spring and Summer:
January 15
- July 31

NOTE: Final date to receive applications is 11:59pm on October 1, 2026.

is a nationally known event operator that provides high level grassroots AAU opportunities all over the Nation. Based in Northeast, Ohio, we run several boys and girls youth tournaments locally, regionally and nationally. Currently we run 80+ events across 12 different states including Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Virginia, Florida, and Wisconsin.

• Write copy for press releases/media advisories, event descriptions, e-communications, social media, marketing taglines, etc.
• Assist with social media content, scheduling and reporting.
• Assist in creation and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Aid in the distribution of marketing and promotional materials.
• Conduct market research in conjunction with planned events.
• Assist with management of social media accounts and scheduling.
• Assist with media relations during promotion and execution of events.
• Serve as event operation staff (will require additional day/evening/weekend hours) for Ohio Basketball events, including:
  • The Clash - April 23-25 in Cincinnati, OH
  • The Clash of the Clubs:
    May 14-16 in Houston, TX
  • The Classic:
    May 14-16 in Louisville, KY
  • Run 4 Roses Classic:
    July 8-10 in Louisville, KY
  • Run 4 Roses Championship:
    July 11-13 in Louisville, KY
  • * local events running in between these dates

• Assist full-time staff with event promotion, day-to-day operations, and on-site event management.
• Contact area media or event representatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Eager to learn the business of sports and ability to think outside the box.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited College/University (undergraduate or post-graduate program) or have recently completed (6-months).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus but not required.
• Be passionate and have a team-player attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment during events with long hours.
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to view computer monitors
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to stand or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Work Environment:
  Office environment; moderate noise. Event environments will vary and include both indoor and outdoor requirements.

• Opportunity to network with area professionals.
• Actively take part in the planning and hosting of sporting and competitive events.
• Gain experience in the fields of marketing, media relations as well as event planning and management.
• OHB offers on the job training in various aspects of the Sports and Entertainment industries as well as a robust professional development program, learning aspects of professional communication, resume building, job search tactics and networking with industry professionals.

Due to the nature of the organization, our projects and events are rarely the…