The FILA brand was founded in 1911 in Italy with a bold vision and strong point of view inspired by its surroundings. The vision was to create clothing that felt as natural to the wearer as their own skin. The FILA brothers drew their inspiration from art and fabrics and combined them in such a way that effused grace and vigor. That vision can still be felt today: FILA seeks out athletes and figures who represent grace, individuality, and a disruption to the status quo. Transcending race, gender, and class, the brand makes its mark wherever performance-minded individuals can be found. FILA has collaborated with sports figures such as Grant Hill, one of basketball’s most iconic players, to both design a collection of footwear that serves the modern athlete and to build communities. FILA and Hill partnered to revitalize a set of basketball courts in Durham, N.C. to provide a safe space for local youth to play and grow, with more plans to expand the program to other cities. FILA’s designers are committed to the founders’ vision and are constantly trying to move the needle in the world of athletic fashion by absorbing art and culture as it happens around them. The brand strives to be intentional in everything it does, and to do so with integrity.

Searching for a tennis/pickleball enthusiast/player with a Marketing and Communications career goal.  This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about sponsorships in the footwear and apparel industry.  Applying candidates should identify their knowledge/interest of tennis/pickleball in a cover letter or resume as this is an important aspect for this position.  The Fall term is September 15 to November 11, 2022.

Hybrid #LI-Hybrid -- FILA's hybrid model is 2 days remote (Monday and Friday) and 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) at our Sparks, MD facility.  Candidates must be within a commutable distance to the office location.

Covid-19 Information

Successful applicants for employment with FILA USA must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for medical or religious accommodation.   Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or a vaccine that has been approved by WHO (AstraZeneca, etc.).

All new hires are required to provide proof of vaccination by their first day of employment.

• Support the tennis team with junior tennis academy grassroots partnership activation
• Liaise with FILA’s PR agency for the tennis social influencer program
• Coordinate activities related to key product launches & events
• Assist with tennis event marketing initiatives: BNP Paribas Open, US Nationals Pickleball, US Open, Western & Southern Open and other sporting events throughout the year
• Actively assist with promo product orders
• Assist with tennis athlete apparel and footwear product allocations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT) proficiency
• Google Docs