San Diego Padres Is Hiring An Intern, Marketing

The San Diego Padres are offering a summer internship program designed to provide immersive marketing experience within a dynamic sports environment. This opportunity is ideal for students eager to learn and contribute to a leading professional baseball organization.

📢 Internship Opportunity: 2026 Summer Intern Program

Department & Reporting Structure

• Department: Marketing
• Reports To: Senior Manager, Marketing
• Status: Seasonal; Non-Exempt

Application Timeline & Process

We are currently accepting applications and will begin the hiring process from mid-October to late November 2025 for the 2026 Summer Intern Program, which runs from June to August. Please apply to the opportunity that best aligns with your field of study.

🌎 San Diego Padres Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Padres are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment by valuing perspectives across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin. If you're unsure about your qualifications but are passionate and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply. Skills are transferable, and passion makes a significant difference!

🎯 Job Summary

Join a comprehensive 10-week program where you'll gain hands-on marketing experience working alongside a top-tier team. You'll support initiatives that boost fan engagement, ticket sales, memberships, and brand awareness throughout the season. The internship offers opportunities to participate in both game and non-game day activities, providing a full view of seasonal marketing operations.

Additionally, you'll have chances to connect with organization leaders through coffee chats and networking events, broadening your understanding of the sports industry.

🚀 Your Responsibilities

• Embody Padres Core Values: Communication & Collaboration, Progress & Innovation, Accountability & Integrity, Effort & Results — by engaging with fans and serving as community leaders.
• Shadow & Train: Gain experience in owned and paid media tasks within the marketing department.
• Learn Campaigns: Understand how omnichannel marketing campaigns support business objectives.
• Participate in Teams: Attend marketing meetings and collaborate with social media, fan engagement, video production, graphic design, and in-game entertainment teams.
• Create Content: Assist with promotional talking points, radio scripts, emails, and digital ads.
• Support Media & Promotions: Help with media partnerships, prize pack fulfillment, and giveaway marketing execution.
• Build Reports & Analyze: Develop campaign recap reports and evaluate email and digital ad performance with suggestions for improvement.
• Contribute to Projects: Support organizational, research, brainstorming, and dedicated projects, culminating in a presentation to leadership.
• Additional Tasks: Assist with various weekly or ad-hoc projects as assigned.

🧠 Key Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail in reviewing creative assets and marketing copy
• Basic data analysis and reporting capabilities
• Effective teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor, discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Reliability with consistent attendance
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

🎓 Eligibility & Availability Requirements

• Current college/university student who has completed sophomore or junior year by June 2026, or a current graduate student
• At least 18 years old by the internship start date
• Availability from mid-June to mid-August 2026
• Ability to work during Padres home games and special events, including weekends and evenings
• Must be able to access various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods and lift up to 25 pounds
• Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a background check

💵 Pay & Additional Benefits

The hourly rate for this internship is $21.06, in accordance with the California pay transparency law. Rates may increase based on the San Diego Living Wage Ordinance for part-time, non-union staff.

Additional perks include paid time off (PTO), employee discounts, and recognition opportunities.

The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer.