Reports to: Digital Staff
Based at: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Approximate Timeline
• This internship posting will remain open until June 1st, 2026.
• Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and reached out with further communication by June 22nd, 2026, at the latest.
• Anticipated start date is September 7th, 2026 and end date is December 4th, 2026.
Job Description: The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently seeking an intern from September 2026-December 2026 to assist with social media, photography, website management, content curation, and digital marketing projects.
Requirements: This internship is onsite at the Pittsburgh Penguins offices at PPG Paints Arena and is open to students entering their junior or senior year in college, with 15-20 hours of flexible availability each week. The internship is paid hourly at the rate of $10 per hour. Students remain eligible for earning course credits for their internship and will be responsible for ensuring that the internship meets the criteria of their program and/or university.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in photography efforts for Penguins’ social media and website. Capture and collect engaging in-game fan content for use on Penguins’ digital channels at home games – photos, videos, and interviews with fans
• Create graphics and edit short-form video content for the Penguins social channels
• Assist with drafting and brainstorming content for the Penguins’ social networks
• Assist with management and maintenance on nhl.com/penguins
• Prepare one-pagers on social media trends and changes to social networks
• Assist with photo management and tagging of players
Requirements
• Pursuing a degree in digital media, sports management, marketing, communications, multi-media journalism or related field
• Must have completed sophomore year
• Preferred Technical Skills: Familiarity DSLR cameras, social media best practices, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Bridge, etc.)
• Preferred: Outgoing personality, strong hockey knowledge and familiarity with the NHL and the Pittsburgh Penguins
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
