Digital Engagement Intern

About Player 15 Group

Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment organization behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center, based in downtown Phoenix. The company thrives on a culture of passion, creativity, innovation, and care, focusing on delivering memorable experiences for fans, partners, and the community.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Digital Engagement Intern to support the Lifecycle & Digital Engagement and Integrated Marketing teams in enhancing the digital fan experience. This role involves working closely with colleagues on tasks that promote the brand organically, boost ticket sales, and support partner initiatives through various digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing digital campaigns related to brand promotion, ticket sales, and partner collaborations.
• Manage and update website content including ticketing information, partnership promotions, news articles, and create basic webpages, forms, and QR codes.
• Produce and curate game highlight videos, postgame media, and photo galleries for websites and direct streaming platforms.
• Oversee content publishing on the mobile app such as ticket updates, partnership promotions, news, and vertical content.
• Coordinate submission of website and app advertisement campaigns to the NBA and WNBA via Team Portal.
• Execute partnership-related and brand game-day activations, including push notifications and in-app messaging.
• Develop and send marketing emails for events, including pre-event information, post-event surveys, and ticket management updates.
• Create and manage tracking links for ticket sales across digital and social media to monitor revenue attribution.
• Compile and analyze regular reports on content effectiveness and trends, comparing performance against internal benchmarks and other sports teams.
• Maintain an organized database of digital assets.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum educational qualification: High school diploma or GED.
• Current students close to completing or recent graduates (within one year) from Phoenix-area universities with degrees in Marketing, Communications, or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS, WordPress CMS, Formstack, email automation systems, or similar software.
• Experience in copywriting and working with Adobe Creative Cloud is advantageous.
• A keen eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends in alignment with the game schedule.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across different departments.
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment requiring multitasking and balancing strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Passionate about adopting new technologies and business methods.

Work Environment & Culture

We believe that a great organization is built by great people. We foster a supportive, empowering, and collaborative in-person culture emphasizing ownership, initiative, and dedication to the team and fans. We provide career growth opportunities and a workplace where individuals enjoy their daily experience.

Benefits

• Competitive coverage options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, volunteer days, and company holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Engaging team experiences such as offsite events, catered meals, and specialty coffee and ice cream services.
• Employee swag and discounts in the Team Shop and online store.
• Complimentary tickets to games of Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and select local sports and concerts.
• Access to numerous amenities including a fitness center with locker rooms, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, pickleball court, golf simulator and putting green, on-site cafeteria, and gathering areas.

Diversity and Inclusion

Player 15 Group is committed to a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or disability.

Note

This description is not exhaustive and may be updated to reflect evolving duties and responsibilities without prior notice.