Ad Marketing Student Intern, Summer 2026

The Athletic is accepting applications for its Leon H. Carter Internship Program for Summer 2026! We are seeking an Ad Marketing Student Intern to join our team in support of the Strategy and Program Management functions for Summer 2026. The Ad Marketing team is the engine behind the custom advertising programs we build for brand partners. Strategy and Program Management work closely with Sales, Planning, Design, Creative, and Editorial teams to turn client briefs into smart, insight-led sponsorship ideas and polished proposals. We’re looking for an Ad Marketing Student Intern who’s eager to learn how brands show up in sports culture and make an impact on our brand partnerships. You’ll learn how creative and media strategies come together, contribute to proposals, support advertiser programs, and build portfolio-worthy work.