Fall Intern, Sponsorship Consulting
Wasserman, Canada
Job Description
Wasserman connects head and heart to meaningfully grow brands, businesses and careers.
We are a partner to the world’s most iconic brands, properties and talent in ventures across sports, entertainment and culture. With expertise in strategic consulting, creative development, marketing, and talent management, Wasserman is committed to driving value and transforming the businesses of our clients for the better.
At Wasserman, we let our work speak for itself, but also take great pride in our culture and the people who bring it to life in the first place. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman has offices globally in more than 20 cities including London, New York, Toronto, Raleigh, Carlsbad, The Hague, Portland and Shanghai. Learn more at www.teamwass.com
In Canada, we’ve proudly been recognized as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada’s ‘Agency of the Year’ for 2019, 2020, and 2021. As Wasserman supports hybrid working environments, the successful candidate will be required to work both from our office in Toronto and a remote location.
Wasserman is committed to creating a diverse and supportive work environment for all, and is proudly an equal opportunity employer.*
In order to support our rapid growth, Wasserman has built a robust internship program designed to introduce driven, hard-working students and young professionals to the sports and entertainment industry and our company.
As a Sponsorship Consulting Intern at Wasserman, you will be an integral contributor and member of our team, honing in on the business priorities of some of the biggest brands and properties in Canada and beyond. The successful candidate will deliver against the day-to-day responsibilities, driving the needs of our clients and their goals.
As Wasserman supports hybrid working environments, the successful candidate will work between the office in Toronto and a remote location.
What will you do?
- Support the team in the day-to-day management of multiple client projects
- Assist with evaluations of new marketing opportunities, development of sponsorship strategies, and measurement of existing and potential brand partnerships
- Contribute to research and data analysis efforts to inform client strategy
- Deliver against administrative tasks including recording and distributing meeting notes, budget management, open new projects, generate and deliver invoices, etc.
- Assist in creating and delivering compelling client and internal presentations
- Conduct research on potential clients to help support new business efforts
- Engage with clients to deliver on project work and build relationships
What we’re looking for.
- Curious mindset who isn’t afraid to jump into ambiguous or abstract business problems or adapt to shifting priorities
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to dive deep into research and deliver relevant findings
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; able to communicate with maturity and effectiveness at all levels of the organization
- Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, with laser sharp attention to detail, time management and exceptional organizational skills
- A self-starter attitude with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as a team, while juggling multiple tasks and deliverables
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
Requirements
- Direct experience or working knowledge of marketing or business
- Interest and passion for sports, entertainment and/or culture
- Educational background is a nice to have but not mandatory - Bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in marketing and/or business
Benefits of joining Wasserman’s internship program.
- Access and networking opportunities with our global internship program
- Participation in Wasserman’s ‘All Pro’ learning amp; development programs, gaining insights into all Wasserman services and products
- Access and exposure to the top sports, arts, culture, music and entertainment clients around the world
- Participation in Wasserman’s CMHA mental health programming
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
- Real-time industry experience, working alongside some of North America’s top talent, including both clients and Wasserman employees
- $16.65/hour wage
If you are a driven, forward thinker who wants to be part of a high-performance agency that puts people first, then we’d love to hear from you!
Deadline to apply: Tuesday June 20th, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
This is a full-time, paid position. Applicant must be either a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, or