CAA ICON Strategic Advisory Intern – Summer 2027 (Denver, CO)

Creative Artists Agency; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Laptop provided

Paid internship

In-house professional development

Job summary

CAA ICON in Denver is seeking an Analyst intern for the Summer 2027 Strategic Advisory group to support quantitative data research, financial modeling, and critical thinking. The role focuses on venue advisory, valuation, and due diligence with exposure to high-profile sports and entertainment projects.

The internship is in-person, full-time, and paid. May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027. A housing stipend is offered for non-locals, and a laptop plus professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Sports Management, or related field.
• GPA 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

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

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Sports Management, or related field

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


• 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. Please provide complete and legible information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the \"Company\") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Recruitment Policy

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

About CAA

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world’s leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.