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College students have an opportunity to apply their social media skills by extending the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reach.

The Thunder seeks social media savvy college students who have an interest in sports marketing, digital content creation and brand storytelling.

Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 College Ambassadors program of the Thunder, which offers graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to gain professional experience while supporting their home team.

“As a College Ambassador for the 2025-26 academic year, you’ll receive insight into how a global brand approaches a multi-generational audience, bringing the brand to the next generation of fans by activating on campus, covering key brand moments, and extending brand storytelling through social media,” the Thunder website states.

College Ambassadors amplify the Thunder brand among the next generation of fans by engaging their campus by covering key Thunder moments and extending the team’s storytelling through social media.

Selected students earn Thunder merchandise and game tickets as well as professional development from Thunder staff.

Interested students can submit applications at okcthunder.com/ambassador by Sept. 15.