Sports Marketing Intern

"About Goodr We create and sell active eyewear for anyone. No Slip. No Bounce. All Polarized. All Fun. Interested in joining our team? Keep reading. OUR VALUES: We have two core values: Fun & Authenticity. FUN = Being sh*tty isn’t fun. Agreed? Taking pride in your work, finding joy in being GREAT, and celebrating wins… and losses. Now, that’s fun!AUTHENTICITY = Focusing on being authentic over being liked. (Next-level guru stuff. Count it.) Fun Fact: We do not allow email to be sent internally. Carrier pigeons only. JK, we use Slack. SUSTAINABILITY: We think Earth’s pretty rad. That’s why we take action wherever possible to limit our impact on the planet. 1% FOR THE PLANET MEMBER: 1% of goodr’s annual sales go directly to environmental organizations.CARBON NEUTRAL: In 2019, goodr became a 100% carbon neutral company. Fun Fact: goodr celebrates every Earth Day by releasing limited-edition sunglasses with frames made from 100% recycled materials—and the packaging is 100% sustainable, too! About The Role Ever wonder how a pair of sunglasses gets made… or how a wild idea like pink furry frames becomes actual reality? Maybe you’re curious how in the world a company lets a flamingo named Carl run the place. Well, look no further! goodr is calling all flaminglets — yes, that’s a baby flamingo — for our 2026 Summer Internship Program! At goodr, we show up unabashedly ourselves, own our sh**t, and get things done. And we want our interns to do the same. Join us for a 10-week adventure from June 15th, 2026 - August 21st, 2026. Did someone say bragging rights? OH YES WE DID. This full-time, paid internship gives you real-world experience, flamingo-level fun, and skills you can take into any future career. Are you obsessed with all things sports—from running, to biking, to surfing, to golfing, and everything in between? As the Sports Marketing Intern, your mission (should you choose to accept it) is to help bring the goodr brand to life across social media, athlete programs, partnerships, events, and activations. You’ll analyze trends, contribute insights, and learn how a fast-paced sports brand operates day-to-day. If you love researching trends, cheering on athletes, and dreaming up fun ways to get sunnies on faces everywhere, lace up your sneakers and apply today! Responsibilities Gain hands-on experience in sports marketing and athlete management while learning how a fast-paced sports eyewear company operates day to dayParticipate in the brainstorming, planning, and execution of sports marketing campaigns, partnership initiatives, and athlete programsSupport the management of the @sportsgoodr social account by creating content, engaging with the community, and helping with daily postingHelp maintain project trackers, timelines, and budgets for sports marketing initiativesCollaborate to maintain relationships with athletes, brand partners, events, and sport organizations that align with goodr’s valuesContribute to research on new partnership, athlete, and community opportunities across all sportsCollect and summarize performance data for athletes, partnerships, and campaigns, providing insights and recommendations to the teamAttend events to support onsite setup, activation, and breakdownAssist with coordinating seeding and event logistics for athletes, partners, and creatorsConduct research on sports trends, athletes, competitors, and consumer behavior (including Gen-Z), sharing findings to guide strategyWork with cross-functional teams, sharing sports insights from research and events to support initiatives and inform decisionsPartner closely with the Sports Marketing Manager on projects, research, and campaign initiativesThis role is in the Sports Marketing & Partnerships team and will report directly to the Director of Sports Marketing & PartnershipsPerform other related duties as assigned Internship Requirements Available to work full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pmCommitted to the full 10-week internship: June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026Able to work onsite at our Inglewood, CA officeMust reside in Los Angeles or the surrounding area for the duration of the internshipFully onsite for the first 30 days to help us get to know you in personAfter the first 30 days, onsite every Tuesday and ThursdayNo college degree or prior experience needed—just a passion for learning and jumping into the flamingo-filled chaos of goodr About The Ideal Intern Has a growth mindsetIs a strong communicator who asks a lot of questions and is a fast learnerInterested in Sports Marketing and/or athlete managementExpert researcher who is athlete and sports obsessedGreat with social media including TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, and emerging platforms Is excited to travel and talk to partners, consumers, and retailersSavvy with words and enjoy writing copyFull of creative ideas to help grow our sports marketing reach and strategyComfortable with data collection, basic analysis, and reporting to inform marketing decisionsCurious about trends, culture, and emerging sports communitiesMust thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic company environment Loves getting and giving feedbackIs detail oriented, organized, and accurateAbility to work autonomously and/or in teamsDoesn't give up in the face of a challengeThinks Fun is being great (not just partying)Is proactive and an independent problem solver! (Can you google a question?) What You Get A role at a company that is going to the moonThe opportunity to show up every day and have funThe ability to learn and grow as a personMentorship from knowledgeable individuals in your potential field of choiceA chance to develop professional skills applicable to any career pathHands-on work with passionate, talented team members Trainings and discussions geared toward advancing your knowledge of company standards and systemsRelationships that transcend the duration of the internshipReal-life work experience and work samples to share with future employersPay Rate: $20/ hourSunglasses. Obviously.No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position. NEXT STEPS Here's what we expect the hiring process for this role to be, should all go well with your candidacy. This entire process is expected to take 8 weeks to complete and you'd be expected to start on a specific date. Application Fill out a form with basic questions 30 minute interview with HR team member 60 minute virtual interview with manager and a team member Offer! TO GET THE PROCESS STARTED, REVIEW & SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: Review goodr's Applicant Privacy Policy. By submitting an application to goodr, you are confirming that you have read the Applicant Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. (Because nothing says “fun” like reading legal documents!)ResumeCover letter showing your personality. Seriously. No boring corporate speak allowed.Links to projects or groups you’re involved with (if you have them)A drawing of an octopus fighting a pirate (not joking)*We accept submissions using accessibility tools."