Digital & Social Media Intern (Graphic Design)

Digital & Social Media Intern (Graphic Design) 

Southeastern Conference – Birmingham, AL

Internship – Paid (Hourly) · Year-Round (July 2026 – June 2027) 

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a leader in collegiate athletics, dedicated to providing high-quality competition and promoting the student-athlete experience. The SEC is seeking a creative, motivated Digital & Social Media Intern with a strong foundation in graphic design to join its Communications team for a year-long, paid internship running July 2026 through June 2027. This is a rare hands-on opportunity to produce real, high-impact creative for one of the most recognized brands in collegiate athletics — from championship graphics to social campaigns that reach millions of fans. The intern will work closely alongside the full-time Digital & Social Media staff, contributing original design work and content across SEC platforms while building professional skills in a fast-paced sports media environment. 

Reporting Lines 

The Digital & Social Media Intern reports to the Director of Digital & Social Media and collaborates with SEC Creative Services and Communications teams. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Graphic Design & Visual Storytelling

• Design graphics and visual content for SEC social media channels, SECsports.com, email, and emerging platforms 
• Create visual creative for major SEC moments — championships, awards, rankings, announcements, and signature events 
• Produce both static and animated graphics that align with SEC brand standards 
• Collaborate with Creative Services and Digital & Social teams to ensure visual consistency across all sports and platforms 
• Assist in maintaining SEC digital creative templates, design systems, and visual standards 

Secondary Responsibilities

Digital Strategy & Content Creation 

• Collaborate with the Director of Digital & Social Media to support execution of the SEC’s digital and social media strategy. 
• Create and publish content that drives fan engagement, highlights the student-athlete experience, and advances Conference initiatives. 
• Contribute to ideation and creative planning for campaigns, announcements, and storytelling initiatives. 

Content Management & Copywriting 

• Assist in maintaining and executing the SEC content calendar across sports and platforms. 
• Write clear, engaging, and brand-consistent copy for social media and digital platforms. 

Video & Multimedia Support 

• Opportunity to assist with shooting, editing, and producing video content for digital platforms. 
• Incorporate motion graphics and animation to enhance storytelling. 

Marketing & Campaign Support 

• Help design promotional assets and campaign creative in collaboration with the Marketing team 

Event Coverage 

• Travel to selected SEC Championships, Media Days, and Conference events to capture content and produce real-time creative. 

Growth & Innovation 

• Stay current on design trends, sports creative, and emerging digital storytelling techniques 
• Identify new ideas to elevate SEC digital creative alongside full-time staff 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor’s degree program (graphic design, visual communications, marketing, journalism, or related field preferred) 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud — Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or After Effects 
• Experience with motion graphics or animation 
• A portfolio or sample work demonstrating graphic design skills and visual storytelling 
• Familiarity with social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok 
• Ability to work in-person in Birmingham, AL, and travel to select SEC events 

Preferred 

• Photography or video editing experience, or a desire to learn, is a plus 
• Previous work in collegiate athletics, sports media, or a creative agency environment 
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Slack, Trello, and Google Workspace 

You’ll thrive here if you… 

• Have strong creative instincts and a sharp eye for visual storytelling 
• Are highly organized and can juggle multiple projects under a deadline 
• Communicate clearly and work well within a collaborative team 
• Are comfortable working evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours around the sports calendar 

Compensation & Details 

This is a paid, hourly internship. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. The internship runs from July 2026 to June 2027. 

The Southeastern Conference is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.