2026 - Emerging Talent Program - Marketing

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vision is to be the premier NFL Franchise both on and off the field that sets the standard in global sports entertainment and embodies the spirit of Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.

Mission

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization’s vision is to be the flag-bearer for Tampa Bay past and future, while driving the next generation of NFL culture. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.

Position Description

he Emerging Talent Program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders in professional sports. Our mission is to attract top, early-career talent and provide meaningful, hands-on experience within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization.

Participants do more than observe; they contribute. Interns gain real-world experience, insider access, and a comprehensive understanding of how a professional football organization operates. The program is intentionally structured to help participants build upon their academic foundation while defining clear, career-focused goals.

Each intern is placed within a specific department while also being encouraged to explore the broader business of football through networking opportunities, a Capstone Project, and our Internship Learning Series. Throughout the program, interns collaborate with team executives and build professional relationships that extend well beyond their internship experience.

This is a paid, hourly internship running from July 13, 2026, through June 25, 2027.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll be a hands-on contributor within the Brand & Fan Engagement team, supporting the planning and execution of marketing campaigns that come to life across Tampa Bay and on gamedays. This role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of brand work, from concept to execution to recap, with opportunities to build experience across brand, merchandise, fan engagement, and creator partnerships.

Essential Functions

• Brand Marketing & Visual Identity
• Support the development and execution of brand marketing campaigns across key programs and initiatives.
• Assist with the implementation of the annual marketing activation plan for assigned programs, focused on fan growth and elevating the overall fan experience.
• Help bring branding activations to life across events, community moments, and gameday.
• Support the execution of the Club’s visual identity across physical environments, including stadium signage, wayfinding, banners, and other in-venue brand touchpoints.
• Assist with brand consistency checks across creative assets and on-site executions.
• Merchandise & Promotional Strategy
• Support merchandise moments tied to campaigns, drops, and key calendar milestones.
• Assist with planning, ordering, and managing promotional items and giveaways year-round, ensuring alignment with campaign goals, budgets, and brand standards.
• Help coordinate merchandise logistics for events, activations, and community initiatives.
• Fan Engagement & Community
• Support local outreach and fan engagement initiatives through research, planning, and activation support.
• Assist with the campaign management of the Jr. Bucs fan club alongside the Fan Engagement Coordinator, contributing to youth fanbase growth initiatives.
• Coordinate the execution and fulfillment of team contests, giveaways, and prizing.
• Creators & Influencer Partnerships
• Support the coordination of creator and influencer partnerships, including outreach, scheduling, logistics, and execution support.
• Reporting & Operations
• Collect and organize campaign data, helping turn results into recaps, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Support operational needs including budget tracking, invoice processing, and administrative coordination that keeps campaigns moving forward.

Management Responsibilities

This position does not manage employees.

Skills & Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Skills & Abilities

• Project Leadership: Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of complex projects, and deliver results.
• Operational Agility: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strategic Mindset: Strong interest in creative brand marketing and the evolution of sports fan engagement.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of the organization and with external partners/creators.
• Professionalism: Maintains a polished demeanor in high-stakes environments, including gamedays and community events.
• Logistics & Availability: Available for a minimum of 40 hours per week (including nights/weekends as required by the season schedule) with reliable housing and transportation in Tampa.
• Physical Execution: Comfortable with the 'hands-on' physical requirements of event activation, including on-site setup and merchandise logistics.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree completed, preferably in Marketing or Business
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in brand marketing, event activation, or promotional strategy (internships or full-time roles)
• Previous experience in sports or live entertainment environments preferred, demonstrating an understanding of the unique demands of a fast-paced seasonal, event-driven industry

Technical Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or comparable tools

Work Environment

Extended evening, weekend work hours sometimes required

Required to work all home and some away games

Must be comfortable working in a high intensity setting, meeting tight deadlines and delivering quality results

Physical Fitness Standards

Computer and desk work a significant part of daily activities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Buccaneers Team LLC (the “Club”) provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Club reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks if there are changes to circumstances or conditions of the Club’s business, competitive considerations, or the work environment.

Accommodations

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements set forth herein are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening.

At-Will Employment

The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will,” meaning the Club has the right to terminate the employee’s employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any employee.

Privacy Notice

Any personal information that you provide to the Club as part of the recruitment process may be held and processed for the purposes of your registration, application and potential selection and in connection with any subsequent employment or placement at the Club. That data may be retained and further processed for the purposes of matching your skills and qualifications to future positions, identifying you as a potential candidate for future positions, to inform you of future positions, and analytics related to the Club’s recruitment practices. If you are selected for the opportunity for which you apply, your personal data may be used for the purposes of entering into a relationship with the Club, including sending you correspondence or general information relating to employment. Your personal data may be disclosed to Club affiliates and to third-party organizations providing services to the Club. Your personal data will be retained in accordance with the Club’s document retention policies and applicable laws.

It is the policy of the Buccaneers to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status, including sexual orientation and gender identity.