Number of positions: 3

Internship Dates: December 1 – January 24

Supervisor: John Wilhelm, VP of Marketing & Brand Development

Assistant Supervisor: Cassidy Esposito, Digital Marketing Manager

Interns will serve as members of the Marketing Team, assisting with all aspects of marketing and communication for the 2025 National Western Stock Show. Responsibilities include helping to promote the event through marketing materials, ticket offers/promotions, website information and updates, all NWSS social media platforms, digital newsletters, and the Stock Show Parade.

Duties will include:

• Utilizing the digital newsletter program Constant Contact to build e-blast content and execute sponsorship fulfillment for the NWSS Stock Show Insider to 130k subscribers throughout the Show.
• Creating and helping to manage Stock Show Todays, horse show programs, website blog posts, daily event schedules with included sponsors, print deadlines, ticket sales initiatives, and promotions.
• Assisting with Stock Show events, social media posts, “Guest of the Day” selection and execution, media interviews, etc.
• Assisting local and industry media, press, and news outlets in support of promotional and news coverage of NWSS.
• Helping with credential requests, distribution of media credentials, setting up media interviews/photo opportunities, and developing content for live newscasts.
• Writing press releases, daily bulletins, and daily event sheets.
• Maintaining the media lounge.
• Acting as a liaison between Marketing and Rodeo Media operations.
• Helping with Stock Show media events, including the Media Appreciation Party.

We are looking for candidates who can work well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, have an outgoing personality, and are creative thinkers. Candidates must have strong written and oral communication skills and be an active user of Microsoft Office, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and/or TikTok social media platforms.

Preferred abilities include:

• Familiarity with building and creating TikTok and Instagram reels.
• Experience in email marketing programs like Constant Contact.
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Schedule & Commitment 

• Part-time (1-2 hours/week) for remote meetings December 1 – January 4 
• Full-time availability required January 4 – January 24
  (extended hours, early mornings, and late evenings)