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.

Are you passionate about live events, creative marketing, and hands-on experience in the entertainment industry? Join the Marketing Team at Chartway Arena this spring! As a Marketing and Creative Intern, you’ll gain valuable, real-world experience supporting a wide range of marketing initiatives for concerts, family shows, sporting events, and more. From grassroots promotions to digital advertising, you’ll assist in creating buzz and driving ticket sales for some of the most exciting events in Norfolk.

This role is expected to last from January 15, 2026 and will end on March 30, 2026.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00

This position will remain open until January 15, 2026

Key Learnings:

· Hands-on experience in event marketing, promotions, and grassroot campaigns.

· Exposure to print, radio, TV, digital, and outdoor advertising processes.

· Skills in social media management and digital content creation.

· Insights into audience engagement, ticket promotion, and event-driven marketing.

· Growth in problem-solving, creative collaboration, and professional communication.

Chartway Arena's Marketing Department is looking for a Marketing and Creative Intern for the Spring Semester. If you love live events and are eager to learn marketing, advertising and public relations, this internship is for you.

• Help the Marketing Department with events and promotions for Chartway Arena.
• Assist the marketing team with advertising of all shows. (Receiving proposals, negotiating and placement of ads in Print, Radio, TV, Digital and Billboard)
• Help proofread ad copy, radio spot copy, press releases, weekly e-blasts, etc.
• Support the marketing department with maintaining and updating social media sites and online event calendars.
• Promote the venue by grassroots efforts on ticketed events, i.e. flyers, street team etc. when needed.
• Conducting marketing/show research.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be people person and have upbeat personality.
• Must be team-player.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Can work independently and with a team.
• The ability to shoot and edit photos/video and Adobe/Canva knowledge is a plus.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work evenings/weekends for some events.
• Experience with graphic design and videography is a plus.
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Entertainment Management, or related field.

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.