Sports Events Summer 2026 Intern at Sportsmedia Technology Corp

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionABOUT THE INTERNSHIPSportsMEDIA Technology (SMT) Jacksonville-based events operations team supports sporting events all across North America and the world. The scope of this department includes event preparation, support and management, working with our clients and other events teams (Video Production, I.T., Electronics) for some of the biggest sporting events of the spring, including the Boston Marathon, TPC Sawgrass and The Charleston Open.The Sports Events Intern is a position that serves to satisfy scholastic “work-exposure” degree requirements while at the same time exposing potential Events Staff candidates to the SMT Events Department. As an event intern, you will work in a support role for event preparation (with on-site services staff), onsite event delivery, and post-event wrap-up for events and services. You will get hands-on sporting events operation experience, while working with and learning from SMT Event Project Managers and Event Staff.This is an on-site spring internship in Jacksonville, FL, averaging 35-40+ hours a week. Pay for this internship is $14.50/hour. Events Interns will report to our Director of Events.YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT SMTWorks with SMT staff to prepare equipment for event service deliveryAssists in day-to-day duties as needed within the SMT Events Department Perform risk management to minimize any project issues or safety concerns Maybe used to work in other SMT departments as needed Will be assigned to work SMT events as needed Will be asked to work weekends and holidays when necessary Participate in the loading, unloading, and inventory tracking of SMT equipment Assists with ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of warehouseWHAT YOU BRING TO SMT Currently enrolled in a college program (prefer Sport Management, Communications, Hospitality or IT majors)Prior event management / sponsorship or networking / IT experience preferredProject management and/or event coordination preferredSport industry knowledge helpful (specifically tennis, golf, or CrossFit)Must be able to: travel 50-70 %. obtain US passport, or other authorization into various worldwide locations.lift and carry 70 lbs. work in high pressure environments and problem solve efficiently be dependable in terms of punctuality and task performance efficiency travel to both domestic and internationally events during internship Basic events operations experience helpful Sound software knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) requiredSound organizational, communication (both oral and written), and time management skills.Technical background or technical aptitude highly preferredFluency in foreign language helpfulDemonstrated leadership in athletics, academics or past work experience What Can SMT Offer You?Your work will directly contribute to the success of our SMT teams, driving innovation and changing the game of sports broadcast, events and data collection technology.You will learn hands-on about the preparation, planning, and deployment of technology into sporting events, particularly golf, tennis and endurance sports.This internship is PAID!Who is SMT?SMT is the leader in real-time data and graphics solutions for the biggest events in sports. From the famous Yellow First Down Line to leading-edge analytics, virtual enhancements and behind-the-scenes tools like video board production and talent prompters, SMT powers the fan experience across every screen and stadium.For over 40 years, we’ve helped shape the broadcast and in-venue presentation of the Olympics, Super Bowls, Triple Crowns, tennis Grand Slams, golf majors, NASCAR, NHL, NBA, NCAA tournaments and more.But we’re more than our tech: Our team thrives on the adrenaline of live sports. We travel together, work hard together and form lifelong bonds along the way. Whether we’re launching graphics during a game or hitting the lanes for our bowling league, we’ve got each other’s backs.Are you ready to be a game changer? Learn more at SMT.com or follow us on social. Are you ready to join the SMT Team and become a Game Changer?  Apply Now! SMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability. SMT participates in E-Verify.