Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Ascend HBCU Internship Program is a cornerstone of OVG’s commitment to fostering diverse talent and creating pathways into the sports and live entertainment industry. Designed specifically for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, this immersive program offers hands-on experience, professional development, and mentorship to prepare students for impactful careers.

Program Highlights

• Career Readiness Workshops: Students will participate in sessions designed to equip them with essential tools and strategies for entering the workforce with confidence.
• Mentorship: Each intern will be paired with an OVG leader who will provide guidance, support, and insights into their career journey.
• Capstone Project: Interns will collaborate on a project addressing real-world challenges in sports and entertainment, honing their problem-solving, teamwork, and strategic thinking skills.
• Lunch & Learn Series: Students will engage with industry experts during company-wide sessions to gain a deeper understanding of the business.
• Capstone Showcase: The program culminates with interns presenting their capstone projects, celebrating their achievements and demonstrating the knowledge and skills they’ve acquired.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.

This position will remain open until April 18, 2025.

CFG Bank Arena is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue located in the heart of downtown Baltimore. Located at 201 W. Baltimore Street, the Arena has recently been transformed into a world-class facility by Oak View Group, now hosting world-class concerts, family shows, sporting events and more. The venue celebrated its grand opening weekend on April 7 & 8, 2023 with sold-out performances by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and the Eagles.

 Job Duties:

We are looking for an individual who wants professional level experience and have the initiative, skills, and drive to excel. This program will give individuals an opportunity to work alongside professionals in the live entertainment and venue management industry. This internship will provide experience with Digital and Social Media Marketing, as well as exploring media relationships and corporate communication.

• Assist with conceptualizing and curating content to be used to grow the CFG Bank Arena database and organic footprint across all digital platforms.  
• Assist with content creation and scheduling for social media channels to support events, venue, guest services, promotional activity and premium sales goals, etc.  
• Monitoring sites and engaging in real-time social media activities during event announcements and on sales, event days, etc. 
• A creative eye for memes, hashtags, and other social media trends.
• Capture engaging, behind the scenes content to be used on event days.
• Assist with other duties as it relates to the marketing department & the requests by leadership team. 
• Interns are a crucial part of our department; responsibility and accountability are a large component of the experience.
• Be willing to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• High level of demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and ability to maintain sensitive information.

Hours/Schedule:

Not To Exceed: 30 hours per week / 8 hours a day 

• Current Junior or Senior at an accredited university or graduated within the past 6-12 months.
• Experience in digital marketing.
• Proficient in social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Threads)
• Proven ability to think strategically with a willingness to roll up sleeves and execute projects. 
• Knowledgeable in Photoshop and/or Canva.
• Knowledgeable in Sprout and other content management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work in a team setting.
• Willingness to learn and openness to coaching. 
• Must be enrolled full-time at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) at the time of the program start

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.

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.