Fall 2023 Intern - Talent Marketing & Operations

About the job

Description

Wasserman is a full service culture-centric agency serving the world's best talent, brands and properties. At Wasserman, we promote a high-energy, entrepreneurial and proactive work environment in which teamwork, creativity and communication are encouraged and rewarded. We welcome highly motivated individuals who possess a competitive spirit and endeavor to produce high-quality work in an exciting atmosphere. We invite you to review this internship opportunity within our New York office and learn about what we do.

This position will be working in the Athlete Marketing division of the Athlete Management department at Wasserman in the New York. This group actively prospects paid opportunities/ partnerships for athletes that Wasserman represents. This intern will help create target lists, research specific markets and/or brands, assist in setting up meetings/calls with decision makers by making cold calls and other tasks pertaining to the Athlete Marketing process. Interns will report to the Sr Vice President of Talent Marketing and Sr Manager of Business Development, Team Sports.

Please note: This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must be eligible to receive college credit as compensation for this internship. Candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will need to submit proof of eligibility to receive academic credit for their time interning with Wasserman, and will be disqualified if they are unable to do so.

Duties

• Support the Vice President and Senior Manager of Team Sports Operations
• Prepare expense reports
• Conduct cold calls and marketing outreach as directed
• Create excel spreadsheets and powerpoint pitch decks to organize and conduct marketing outreach
• Review contracts and prepare summaries
• Review and code invoices for payment
• Conduct research on prospective clients
• Various administration duties as assigned
• Applicants must possess a professional attitude while demonstrating initiative and strong communication skills.
• Applicants should have an interest in sports business and sales/marketing as well as be eager to learn about and contribute to the marketing and endorsement efforts of professional athletes by cold calling and other communication skills.
• Applicants with sales, marketing, business development and cold calls experience are strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Degree currently in progress, preferably majoring in a sports-related field
• Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, passionate and enthusiastic.
• Applicants must possess a professional attitude while demonstrating initiative and strong communication skills.
• Applicants should have an interest in sports business and sales/marketing as well as be eager to learn about and contribute to the marketing and endorsement efforts of professional athletes by cold calling and other communication skills.
• Applicants with sales, marketing, business development and cold calls experience are strongly preferred.
• Well-developed communication, organizational and time management skills, as well as basic administrative skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Displays indications of being loyal and trustworthy with the organization and clients
• Commit to at least 15 hours per week
• Preference for applicants that can come into our New York based office 1-2x per week

Must be able to earn college credit for internship

• Preferred Experience: We encourage students applying to have experience in sales and marketing, business development, cold calling and the ability to research marketing and business trends within the sports industry.
• Educational Benefit to Student: Interns will attain a rewarding learning experience by working for one of the most respected sports & entertainment companies. They will learn business operations and important aspects of the Athlete sales and marketing process including prospecting, outreach, following through on deals and digital marketing strategies. Interns will also make invaluable connections with sports industry leaders.