Advertising & Marketing Coordinator (Internship—Unpaid)
Sideline Society Media | Remote
The Role We're looking for a driven and strategic Advertising & Marketing Coordinator to join the Sideline Society Media team. This is an unpaid internship built for the aspiring marketing professional who wants real experience building brand awareness, identifying growth opportunities, and helping shape the trajectory of an emerging sports and culture media platform.
What You'll Do
Develop and execute strategies to build brand awareness and expand Sideline Society Media's reach across platforms
Identify new growth opportunities, partnerships, and angles for the brand to branch into
Collaborate closely with the Social & Digital Media Creator to align marketing efforts with content and build hype around platform initiatives
Research and pitch potential brand partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising opportunities
Support the planning and promotion of merch drops, pop-up events, and other brand activations
Monitor industry trends to identify new directions for the brand's development and positioning
Support the development of a weekly newsletter digest highlighting recently published articles and platform updates to drive subscriber engagement (coming soon)
What We're Looking For
A strategic mindset with a passion for brand building and audience growth
Strong research and communication skills with the ability to pitch ideas clearly and confidently
A collaborative spirit — you work well with creative teams and understand how strategy and content go hand in hand
An eye for opportunity — you can spot gaps in the market and think about how Sideline Society Media can fill them
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, or a related field
What You'll Gain
Hands-on experience in brand strategy and marketing for a growing media platform
Exposure to partnership development, sponsorships, and brand activations
Experience collaborating across creative and editorial teams
Mentorship and strategic feedback from the leadership team
The opportunity to grow alongside a brand building the next chapter of sports and culture media
Sideline Society Media is committed to amplifying diverse voices in sports media. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
