Digital & Social Media Intern (Graphic Design)

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. 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 Collaborate with the Director of Digital & Social Media to support execution of the SEC’s digital and social media strategy. 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