Summer Intern, Sponsorship Consulting
Wasserman, Canada
Job Description
Wasserman powers the business of sports, music, entertainment and culture. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, music artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.
Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman operates globally across 27 countries and more than 62 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visitwww.teamwass.com.
In Canada, we’ve proudly been recognized as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada’s ‘Agency of the Year’ for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.
Wasserman is committed to creating a diverse and supportive work environment for all and is proudly an equal opportunity employer.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
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.
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 be expected to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week, in addition to remote working.
ROLES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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
Requirements
- 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 and inisghts
- 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
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE NECESSARY:
- Direct experience or working knowledge of marketing or business
- Interest and passion for sports, entertainment and/or culture
- Educational background is nice to have but not mandatory - Bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in marketing and/or business
BENEFITS:
- 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: Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
This is a full-time, paid position. Applicant must be either a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, or have the ability to work in Canada.