Hornets is hiring: Motion Graphics/ Animation Intern in Charlotte

Position Overview

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) is seeking an intern for the Animation department. The Motion Graphics/Animation intern plays a key role in assisting the department with day-to-day content creation and a wide variety of visual projects for all Hornets home games and select HSE events.

This is a paid internship. Interns will be paid $15.00 per hour, with the ability to work thirty (30) hours max per week. The 2025-2026 season program runs from September 8, 2025, through April 24, 2026.

Candidates must submit a portfolio, demo reel, or examples of work in order to be considered for internship.

Core Values

HSE embodies the following core values:

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Competitiveness
• Candor
• Accountability
• Resilience

HSE is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. HSE does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the Animation department by assisting with creative and production tasks.
• Design and produce high-energy graphic content for scoreboards and arena video boards, adapting to various display formats (LED, multiple screen compositions) with video effects, compositing, typography and 2D/3D animations.
• Contribute to the conceptualization and development of animations for all Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) brands.
• Assist in the implementation, execution and organization of graphic elements while maintaining a well-structured asset library.
• Ensure all projects align with HSE brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and high-quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple departments, incorporating feedback and creative direction as needed.
• Support game-day graphic staff by ensuring brand consistency, executing partnership activations and managing dynamic visual content during all Hornets games.

• Participate in the full internship program, including workshops, speaker series, job shadowing, and working on an intern project.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Experience, and Abilities
To be successful in this position, candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Passion to work in motion graphics/animation field.
• Male collegiate basketball players must have exhausted their NCAA eligibility before participating in the HSE internship program.
• Familiarity with the following programs & equipment is required:
  
  • Intermediate ability in After Effects & Photoshop
  • Working knowledge of a 3D program is preferred (Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender)
  • Microsoft Office and other computer software
• Hardworking, dedicated and organized.
• Creativity, enthusiasm and willingness to learn on the fly while using prior knowledge in fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong communications/media background is preferred.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information.