CAA ICON Strategic Advisory Intern - Summer 2027

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Laptop provided

Paid internship

Job summary

CAA ICON, a division of Creative Artists Agency, is offering a Summer 2027 in-person internship in Denver, CO. The Strategic Advisory Group seeks an Analyst with experience in quantitative data research/analysis, financial modeling, and critical thinking, to support market studies and reports. The program runs May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027; interns are paid, housing stipends may be offered, laptop provided, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Sports Management, or related field with expected graduation Spring/Summer 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical skills; Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, planning, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Dependable, results-focused, and ethical.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work in or near Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

• Support team members in performing strategic analysis for sports industry clients.
• Support in researching and preparing data on stadium and arena development projects: Market/Financial Feasibility, Financing Plans, Negotiation Advisory/Support, Economic/Fiscal Impact Studies, Lease / Real Estate Valuation.
• Aid in building professional reports to present to clients.
• Perform quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Assist with other Strategic Advisory team members as needed.
• Quality control of client reports, ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Sports Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

A division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the industry’s-leading owner's representative and strategic management consulting firm for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners/operators, professional franchises, and leagues. With more than 65 sports, entertainment, and public assembly projects and over 2,500 consulting engagements, CAA ICON has managed the development of many of the most successful venues around the world. Our experience spans 11 professional sports leagues and has totaled nearly $45 billion over the last 20 years in business. CAA ICON offers world-class service in the areas of feasibility and planning, project management, consulting, and beyond.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking an intern to join our Strategic Advisory Group. We are looking for an Analyst with experience in quantitative data research/analysis, financial modeling, and critical thinking.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH:

The Strategic Advisory division provides services in the following major areas: Venue Advisory; Valuation; and Transaction Due Diligence.

WHAT WILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES BE:

• Support team members in performing strategic analysis for sports industry clients.

• Support in researching and preparing data on stadium and arena development projects: Market/Financial Feasibility, Financing Plans, Negotiation Advisory/Support, Economic/Fiscal Impact Studies, Lease / Real Estate Valuation.

• Aid in building professional reports to present to clients.

• Perform quantitative data collection and analysis.

• Assist with other Strategic Advisory team members as needed.

• Quality control of client reports, ensuring accuracy.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:

• Pursuing abachelor’sdegree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Sports Management, or related experience, with an expected graduation date in Spring/Summer/Winter2027or Spring/Summer 2028.

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong technical skills; Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, planning, and time management skills.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Dependable, results-focused, and ethical.

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Ability to work in or near Denver, CO.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• This is the CAA ICON Intern Application for Summer 2027 in-person internship opportunities.

• This application is intended for current university students who are currently in their Junior year, Senior year, or in a Graduate program.

ABOUT OUR INTERNSHIPS:

CAA ICON’s world-class internship is an educational, hands-on, and project-based experience. CAA ICON is a highly collaborative global team. Interns will have the opportunity to work with industry executives, develop personally and professionally through our in-house professional development courses, and hear from Executives across the organization throughout the internship.

• The Summer 2027 Internship Program is an in-person, full-time opportunity from May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027.

• All internships are paid employment opportunities.

• Interns are responsible for their own transportation.

• A housing stipend will be offered for those who are not local to the intern opportunity.

• A laptop and other resources necessary to support the work will be provided.

• Individuals who now or in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible for our internship or full-time opportunities.

LOCATION:

Denver, CO

COMPENSATION:

The hourly rate for this internship position is in the range of $19.84 - $26.00. Ultimately, hourly rates for interns are determined by geographic location, among other criteria.