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Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Digital Marketing Intern will gain a working knowledge of marketing at a top live entertainment arena by providing hands-on experience with venue management and digital marketing in the industry. The Digital Marketing Intern will support the Moody Center's digital footprint, inclusive of website, app, digital assets, email, and, on occasion, social media.
Internship Details:

• Not to exceed 20 hours per week
• Internship Dates: Fall 2026 (August - December)
• Location: This is an on-site internship at Moody Center, Austin, Texas.

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00.
This role is expected to last from August 10, 2026, and will end on December 21, 2026
This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.
About the Venue
At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons, and community.
Moody Center is Austin's new arena that gave the "Live Music Capital of the World" the world-class arena it deserves. Moody Center is a premier 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to The University of Texas Women's and Men's basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has recently been named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music.
We want you to join our team and create the most electric entertainment experience in the nation.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on DMAs, audience/fan demographics, and digital media trends to inform marketing and advertising strategy.
• Assist with uploading, scheduling, and maintaining content across all Moody Center digital platforms (social, email, website, and app).
• Support the execution of real-time social media activities and community management during event announcements, on-sales, and show days.
• Maintain and update email templates to ensure branding and tone consistency.
• Coordinate with the team on copywriting, asset requests, and campaign deliverables.
• Help fulfill all contractual digital deliverables for venue sponsors while brainstorming creative ways to exceed partner expectations.
• Research and recommend new ways to amplify Moody Center's presence across social, web, and app platforms, staying up to date on emerging tools and technologies.
• Serve as an on-site marketing representative for select events, including media escorting, sponsor activation support, partner implementation, and content capture.
• Capture engaging behind-the-scenes photo and video content on event days; create recap summaries or short videos to share with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with developing and curating creative content that helps grow Moody Center's email database and social media audiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the marketing team and leadership. Some nights and weekends will be required for events.
• Build skills in digital content management by uploading and maintaining assets across websites, apps, and social platforms with accuracy and brand consistency.
• Support social engagement during event announcements and show days.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to fulfill partner digital needs while maintaining professional communication and timely follow-through.
• Produce engaging photo and video content that aligns with event goals and captures the Moody Center guest experience.
• Gain firsthand experience in onsite live event marketing, including sponsor activations, media relations support, and content capture.
• Grow confidence working in a live events environment that requires problem-solving, flexibility, and strong teamwork.

Learning Objectives: By the end of the internship, the Digital Marketing Intern will be able to:

• Build skills in digital content management by uploading and maintaining assets across websites, apps, and social platforms with accuracy and brand consistency.
• Support social engagement during event announcements and show days
• Collaborate cross-functionally to fulfill partner digital needs while maintaining professional communication and timely follow-through.
• Produce engaging photo and video content that aligns with event goals and captures the Moody Center guest experience.
• Gain firsthand experience in onsite live event marketing, including sponsor activations, media relations support, and content capture.
• Grow confidence working in a live events environment that requires problem-solving, flexibility, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Interns must be currently enrolled as students at an accredited institution, which may include trade schools, community/junior colleges, or undergraduate or graduate programs
• Previous coursework or experience in digital marketing, entertainment, music, sports management, or a related field.
• Experience with overall digital marketing strategy and music marketing is preferred, along with attention and an eye for detail.
• Must be focused, highly organized, and able to continually prioritize while balancing multiple projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to follow instructions, collaborate within a team, and take initiative.
• Strategic thinker with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute tasks independently.
• Eagerness to learn and openness to coaching and feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or social media management tools is a plus.
• Professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Physical requirements include frequent walking, bending, and occasional lifting of heavy objects during events.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.