Digital & Social Media Intern (Graphic Design)

Digital & Social Media Intern (Graphic Design)

Southeastern Conference – Birmingham, AL

Internship – Paid (Hourly) · Year-Round (July 2026 – June 2027)

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a leader in collegiate athletics, dedicated to providing high-quality competition and promoting the student-athlete experience. The SEC is seeking a creative, motivated Digital & Social Media Intern with a strong foundation in graphic design to join its Communications team for a year-long, paid internship running July 2026 through June 2027. This is a rare hands-on opportunity to produce real, high-impact creative for one of the most recognized brands in collegiate athletics — from championship graphics to social campaigns that reach millions of fans. The intern will work closely alongside the full-time Digital & Social Media staff, contributing original design work and content across SEC platforms while building professional skills in a fast-paced sports media environment.

Reporting Lines

The Digital & Social Media Intern reports to the Director of Digital & Social Media and collaborates with SEC Creative Services and Communications teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Visual Storytelling

Design graphics and visual content for SEC social media channels, SECsports.com, email, and emerging platforms Create visual creative for major SEC moments — championships, awards, rankings, announcements, and signature events Produce both static and animated graphics that align with SEC brand standards Collaborate with Creative Services and Digital & Social teams to ensure visual consistency across all sports and platforms Assist in maintaining SEC digital creative templates, design systems, and visual standards

Secondary Responsibilities

Digital Strategy & Content Creation

Collaborate with the Director of Digital & Social Media to support execution of the SEC’s digital and social media strategy. Create and publish content that drives fan engagement, highlights the student-athlete experience, and advances Conference initiatives. Contribute to ideation and creative planning for campaigns, announcements, and storytelling initiatives.

Content Management & Copywriting

Assist in maintaining and executing the SEC content calendar across sports and platforms. Write clear, engaging, and brand-consistent copy for social media and digital platforms.

Video & Multimedia Support

Opportunity to assist with shooting, editing, and producing video content for digital platforms. Incorporate motion graphics and animation to enhance storytelling.

Marketing & Campaign Support

Help design promotional assets and campaign creative in collaboration with the Marketing team

Event Coverage

Travel to selected SEC Championships, Media Days, and Conference events to capture content and produce real-time creative.

Growth & Innovation

Stay current on design trends, sports creative, and emerging digital storytelling techniques Identify new ideas to elevate SEC digital creative alongside full-time staff

Qualifications

Required

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor’s degree program (graphic design, visual communications, marketing, journalism, or related field preferred) Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud — Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or After Effects Experience with motion graphics or animation A portfolio or sample work demonstrating graphic design skills and visual storytelling Familiarity with social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok Ability to work in-person in Birmingham, AL, and travel to select SEC events

Preferred

Photography or video editing experience, or a desire to learn, is a plus Previous work in collegiate athletics, sports media, or a creative agency environment Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Slack, Trello, and Google Workspace

You’ll thrive here if you…

Have strong creative instincts and a sharp eye for visual storytelling Are highly organized and can juggle multiple projects under a deadline Communicate clearly and work well within a collaborative team Are comfortable working evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours around the sports calendar

Compensation & Details

This is a paid, hourly internship. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. The internship runs from July 2026 to June 2027.

The Southeastern Conference is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.