Undergraduate - Media, Partnerships and Content Intern

Responsibilities

• Working with our global business development team to pursue prospects through initial contact strategy, development and delivery of sales presentations and proposals, negotiation, and contract execution
• Coordinating with internal teams and resources to develop customized programs for prospects and bring best ideas to market (e.g., Media, Partnership Development, Partner Management, Partner Activation, Hospitality, Licensing, Social Responsibility, Marketing, Team Marketing & Business Operations, PR, Affiliate Leagues)
• Identifying sales prospects and key company contacts for potential sponsorship across our portfolio of leagues
• Conducting field research across key emerging industries, categories, international companies, and executives for relevancy and points of entry to identify new content technologies and business opportunities
• Establishing and managing relationships with key external contacts (e.g., corporate decisionmakers at prospective companies and influencers in the sports marketing and agency worlds)

Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program and entering Senior year in the academic year following the internship
• These roles are open to all but typically best suited for individuals in the following majors: Business Management, Communications, Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising, Film/Media Studies, Graphic Design, or Photography

Preferred

• Proven project management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to work hard
• General knowledge of sponsorships, sports business, and/or industry knowledge
• Innate curiosity about the evolving media landscape and consumers’ consumption of said content
• Ability to independently forge relationships internally to advance projects
• Facility and familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Knowledge of new and emerging platforms and social networks being used by their peers
• Considerable experience and understanding of capturing content, implementing content strategy, and communicating with niche audiences
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop preferred

Benefits

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.