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. 

Are you passionate about live events, creative marketing, and hands-on experience in the entertainment industry? Join the Marketing Team at Addition Financial Arena for an exciting internship experience! As a Marketing 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 Central Florida.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00

This role is expected to last from August 24, 2026, and will end on November 20, 2026.

This position will remain open until July 24, 2026.

Addition Financial Arena Is a multi-purpose entertainment arena located at the University of Central Florida Campus.  The arena features up to 10,000 seats and hosts a wide variety of events ranging from nationally renowned artists, family shows, college and professional sporting events, trade shows and conventions.  The Arena is home to the University of Central Florida Knights Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball and Major League Volleyball’s Orlando Valkyries.

• Help the Marketing Department with events and promotions for Addition Financial Arena and The Venue.  
• 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 teams, etc., when needed.
• Assist with producing collateral materials (ad layouts, brochures, and promotional).
• Updating Media lists, VIP lists, group sales lists, etc.
• Organize and maintain marketing files, i.e. digitizing settlement packets and news clippings.
• Conducting marketing/show research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Learnings:

• Hands-on experience in live entertainment marketing: Gain firsthand exposure to marketing concerts, family shows, and sporting events while learning how to promote large-scale live events from concept to completion.
• Practical skills in advertising and public relations: Assist with media buys, press releases, and promotional outreach, building a foundational understanding of how to plan and execute advertising campaigns across print, radio, TV, and digital platforms.
• Social media and digital marketing strategy: Develop content creation skills while maintaining event listings and social channels, learning how to engage audiences and drive ticket sales through digital storytelling.
• Creative production and design experience: Contribute to the creation of marketing materials, including ad layouts, graphics, and promotional collateral, using tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Exposure to grassroots marketing and community outreach: Learn how to connect directly with fans and local audiences through street team efforts, on-campus promotions, and in-person engagement.
• Professional growth through real-world collaboration: Work alongside industry professionals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values creativity, communication, and initiative.
• Career development and portfolio building: Complete projects that showcase your creative and analytical skills, providing tangible examples of your work to support your future career in marketing, entertainment, or public relations.

• Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations and Entertainment Management.
• Must be a current Junior or Senior in College.
• Experience with graphic design, videography, and camera gimbal usage is a plus.
• Must be a people person and have an upbeat personality.
• Must be a 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 are a plus.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work evenings/weekends for some events; being able to work Wednesday is a plus.

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.