Flint Firebirds Creative Internship Opportunities

Creative Internship Opportunities: Storytelling, Content, & Merchandising (2025–2026 Season) 

 Location: Dort Financial Center – Flint, Michigan Duration: September to April/May Availability: 1–2 weekdays/week, with evenings & weekends required (especially home games) Compensation: Unpaid internships with potential for seasonal part-time employment.

Are you a creative thinker, content maker, or visual storyteller who’s passionate about sports and community? The Flint Firebirds are offering multiple internship opportunities for the 2025–2026 season! Designed for those who want to build their portfolio, make an impact, and grow the game through storytelling, strategy, and style. 

These internships are perfect for students or early-career creatives eager to get hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-energy hockey environment. Each intern will have a primary focus area but will collaborate across departments, learning what it takes to run successful campaigns, and make an impact across all areas of the sports business. 

Internship Focus Areas 

Each intern will specialize in one of the following three areas: 

Social Media & Content Creation 

● Plan and capture a variety of video content (short-form, behind-the-scenes, promos, interviews, recap content, etc.) 

● Assist with scripting, storyboarding, editing, and publishing 

● Capture behind-the-scenes footage of the team, events, fans, and retail 

● Support mascot and fan engagement content 

● Help manage the social media content calendar and draft creative captions 

Retail & Merchandising 

● Assist with strategic planning for in-store promotions, game day activations, and product launches 

● Support creation of signage, in-store visuals, and basic product photography 

● Help manage Dash Auctions and promotions setup and fulfillment 

● Brainstorm product ideas, promotions, and packaging concepts 

● Track incoming inventory, product performance, and sale trends 

Marketing & Sales Promotions 

● Develop creative ideas for themed promotions, ticket bundles, and giveaway nights 

● Assist with writing product descriptions, marketing briefs, and sales copy 

● Plan and track ticket/group sales campaigns, and in-store promotions 

● Collaborate with the design and social teams to bring ideas to life 

● Analyze results and prepare performance reports and recap decks 

We’re Looking For: 

People who are: 

● Creative, curious, and collaborative 

● Excited to tell stories through video, graphics, and campaigns 

● Passionate about sports, entertainment, and community engagement 

● Eager to contribute ideas, take initiative, and grow in a real-world environment 

Preferred Tools: 

Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Shopify, TikTok, Instagram, Excel/Sheets, and Dash Auctions are all helpful tools — but we’re especially looking for creative problem solvers with the initiative to take ownership of their work and a strong desire to learn and grow their skills. 

To Apply: Send your resume and portfolio or design samples (if applicable) to abby@flintfirebirds.com.