Fall Intern, Athlete Marketing

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Job Details

Description

This position will be working in the Athlete Marketing division of the Athlete Management department at Wasserman in the Los Angeles Office. 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 Vice President of Talent Marketing, 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.

Qualifications:

  • 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.

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.