Sun Devil Athletics Creative Studio internship
Photography, Video, Graphic Design and Social Media Internships for the 2026-27 season are now OPEN through April 24.
Sun Devil Athletics is looking for hungry students with videography, photography, graphic design, motion graphics, and social media to join our creative studio. Our team supports all of our student-athletes, coaches and teams throughout the school year.
Students will gain experience working inside the athletic department located at the Carson Student-Athlete Center on the Tempe campus during the week, as well as at home athletic events across 26 NCAA Division I teams. Some students can earn the opportunity to travel with teams for select away events, as they grow and progress.
The goal is for students to gain real-life experience and to simulate what a full-time role in professional or collegiate sports would be like.
Our program is structured to allow for growth, development, increased responsibility and professional accountability. Due to the nature of assignments, team coverage and the volume of requests we receive, all interns are asked to choose their area of focus.
Sports and specific tasks are assigned, with priority of sports like Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball and Baseball earned over time.
PLEASE NOTE - Football creative is handled by a separate team, and they have their own internships and process.
Expectations
- Students are expected to bring a high-level of professionalism to their roles, and they are expected to proactively manage their time and assignments.
- Students will need to work on deadlines and be expected to deliver content and assets in a timely manner.
- Students should expect to work across multiple sports and bigger, high-priority sports assignments will be given and assigned to those students based on tenure and experience.
Preferred experience
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, Premiere and/or After Effects
- Experience and understanding of shooting video or photo, including the usage and setup of equipment
- Familiarity with social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube and more
- Understanding of social media and digital content trends and styles
Time commitment
- Approximately 15-20 hours per week
- 8-10 hours in the office in addition to working events for the assigned sport(s)
Compensation
- These are unpaid internships, but course credit for those qualifying through their academic programs is available
- We have a small pool for stipends, and those are given at the end of each semester based on performance and at the discretion of the team
Application process
- To apply, please fill out the form linked below
- Our team will review all applications and will follow up with each applicant
- Every applicant should expect a response no later than the end of May 2026
- Interviews will be held in May and June, and all interns selected will be notified before July 2026