Marketing Intern - Spring 2025 |Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The marketing intern will assist in developing and implementing event marketing plans and promotions for various types of events. We are looking for individuals who want professional level experience and have the initiative, skills and drive to excel. This program will give individuals an opportunity to work alongside professionals in the live entertainment, sports, and venue management industry. The marketing intern will support the Iowa Events Center digital and grassroots footprint inclusive of social media, website, digital assets, email, and more. We have an excited spring line-up announced with more to come!

This role will pay an hourly rate $12.00

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

The Iowa Events Center is the state’s premier convention center and arena, located in downtown Des Moines. The Iowa Events Center is owned by Polk County and managed by OVG360, a division of Oak View Group. OVG360 is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing event marketing plans and promotions for various types of events.
• Assist the Digital Marketing Coordinator in social media management and content creation for the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Execute marketing efforts for upcoming events, including creating promotional material and coordinating with partners.
• Analyze marketing data to track campaign performance and identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in weekly meetings to disucss artist and fan engagement during events.
• Perform variety of event day responsibilities within the marketing department.

Qualifications

• College student majoring in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Sports and Recreation Management, Hospitality, or related field of study.
• Working knowledge of programs including, but not limited to Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to work in the entertainment, hospitality, or sports industry.
• Strong attention to detail, a 'can-do' attitude, and a desire to learn.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.