Fall 2026 Intern, Creative

Excelsportsmanagement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Excel Sports Management in New York is offering a paid Creative Intern position for fall 2026. The program combines hands-on experience with in-office work about 3 days a week in our New York office, with a hybrid schedule and mentorship.

Interns work 24-29.9 hours weekly, participate in documenting projects, assist in research, and help create assets across divisions and clients. Compensation is $17.00 per hour, with non-sponsorship noted.

Qualifications

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Be available to report to the New York office approximately 3-days a week.
• Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad) or be enrolled in a graduate school or have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining project documentation and ensuring accurate, up-to-date reporting.
• Assist in research and brainstorming sessions that inform creative assets across divisions and clients.
• Contribute deep research and insights to help shape pitches and creative concepts.
• Support the end-to-end production of creative deliverables - including graphics, video, and digital content - from concept through final execution.
• Develop an understanding of professional standards to represent elite athletes and blue-chip brand partners.
• Observe and support client-facing communications to understand expectations and priorities.
• Assist in coordinating production timelines, asset organization, and file management to ensure timely delivery.
• Assist in preparing materials that align with the organization's brand positioning.

Job description

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Our Intern program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization's success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.

Intern Expectations:

All Interns are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each intern will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.

Important Dates:

Our Fall Program runs from Monday, September 14th, 2026 through Thursday, December 10th, 2026.

Office Hours:

• 9:00 am-6:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor. Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor's schedules.

Our Intern must:

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Be available to report to the New York office approximately 3-days a week.
• Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)

OR

• Be enrolled in a graduate school

OR

• Have a bachelors or postgraduate degree.

Interview Process:

• Applications will close on August 14th, 2026
• If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended mid to late August.
• The program will begin on September 14th, 2026.

Creative Intern Expectations:

• Participate in maintaining project documentation and ensuring accurate, up-to-date reporting.
• Assist in research and brainstorming sessions that inform compelling creative assets across divisions and clients.
• Contribute deep research and insights to help shape pitches and creative concepts.
• Support the end-to-end production of creative deliverables - including graphics, video, and digital content - from concept through final execution.
• Develop a working understanding of the professional standards required to represent elite athletes and blue-chip brand partners.
• Observe and support client-facing communications to understand expectations, sensitivities, and priorities.
• Assist in coordinating production timelines, asset organization, and file management to ensure creative projects are delivered on time and on brand.
• Assist in preparing materials that align with the organization's brand positioning and commitment to excellence.

The pay for this position is: $17.00 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.