Marketing Intern

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. We aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit.

 

 

 

As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group. 

 

 

 

We are seeking three highly motivated individuals for the position of Unpaid Marketing Intern working across our Rock n Roll and UTMB brands. These roles will report to our Product Marketing Managers based in either our Tampa, Florida or Louisville, Colorado office.

 

 

 

Hours per week: 10-15

 

 

 

The Opportunity:

 

The IRONMAN Group is seeking a creative, driven, and highly motivated social media intern to help bring one of the world's leading endurance brands to life across digital channels. The ideal candidate is passionate about social media, stays on top of emerging trends, and has a genuine enthusiasm for endurance sports and storytelling.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

     * Support the management of the global and event social media channels for the assigned brand (IRONMAN, 70.3, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series or UTMB North America)

     * Work closely with event marketing team to create engaging content and copy for social media

     * Source strong images from photography database

     * Schedule and post across all channels

     * Community management across all pages

     * Assist in influencer reach out and relationship management

     * Assist in the ideation of reel creation using trending audio

 

 

 

Culture

     * Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful team environment by demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and collaboration in all interactions.

     * Embrace IRONMAN’s BE ICONIC mindset by bringing an athlete?first perspective, taking ownership of work, and showing pride in delivering exceptional experiences.

     * Communicate openly and constructively with teammates and cross?functional partners to support efficient execution and problem solving.

     * Demonstrate adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset, learning from each event and contributing ideas to improve processes and experiences.

     * Act as a culture carrier onsite and offsite, recognizing that individual behaviors directly shape the athlete, volunteer, and team experience.

 

 

 

Qualifications & Experience:

     * Social media savvy. Skilled in Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Experience in Creator Studio or Emplifi a bonus

     * Has a constant pulse on the latest social media trends

     * Strong attention to detail

     * Passion for endurance sports or active lifestyle industry

     * Experience with Photoshop a plus

     * Some weekend hours required

 

 

 

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment in accordance with applicable law.

 

 

 

The above job description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties, responsibilities, skill and abilities, required to do the job.  Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job and is a reasonable representation of its activities.   Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time.