Intern, Rights Sponsorship Sales

LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

THE·TEAM is inviting applicants for a Rights team internship in New York City. You will learn to support global and regional sponsorship sales, gain exposure to major brands, and work with a worldwide network of industry experts.

You will develop materials, conduct market research, and assist in preparing bios for pitches while collaborating with the UK team and multiple stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Interest in industry verticals like media, sports, tech
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote
• Experience in conducting research to support commercial/marketing proposals

Responsibilities

• Work directly with team members to develop and implement sales strategy
• Compile a weekly Sponsorship & Brand Report sent to the entire sales team
• Conduct research for prospect brand briefs using ZoomInfo and Global Data Tool
• Create bios for sales leads before pitch calls, using LinkedIn and other research applications
• Collaborate with the UK team across research and other efforts
• Assist with property / rightsholder research for new business opportunities
• Participate in calls and meetings with global associates, clients, and/or prospective sponsors

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Keynote

Research

Salesforce basics

Tools

ZoomInfo

Global Data Tool

LinkedIn

Job description

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. As a trusted partner to the world’s most iconic teams, leagues, venues and governing bodies, our rights sales group leverages our unrivaled network and expertise in the industry to build compelling commercial propositions. We broker effective deals between rights-holders and brands, delivering mutual value for both parties. Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team.

Job Overview

As a key member of the Rights team, this individual will be responsible for learning how to support the Rights team with all facets of global and regional sponsorship sales. This position will gain first-hand experience working within a global network of industry experts as well as gain exposure to some of the world’s most premier corporations and sport/entertainment organizations.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with team members to develop and implement sales strategy
• Compile a weekly Sponsorship & Brand Report sent to the entire sales team
• Conduct research for prospect brand briefs when requested by sales leads and accounts using research applications like ZoomInfo and Global Data Tool
• Create bios for sales leads before pitch calls, using LinkedIn and other research applications
• Collaborate with the UK team across research and other efforts
• Assist with property / rightsholder research for new business opportunities
• Participate in calls and meetings with global associates, clients, and/or prospective sponsors

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrate an understanding and a passion for industry verticals like media, sports, tech, social impact, lifestyle and entertainment
• Strategic and analytical mindset with strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote
• Experience in conducting research to support commercial/marketing proposals
• Basic knowledge of Salesforce (useful but not essential)
• Able to juggle multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines
• Passionate, curious, proactive, self-starter, and an interest in continued learning of the sport and entertainment industry

Internship Program Details

• Must be able to commit 40 hours per week
• Internship dates are January 11 - May 7, 2027
• Preference for applicants that can come into our New York City Office (One Liberty Plaza) based office 3 times per week

This program is offered at a rate of $19/hour.

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

THE·TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

More than 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand our global reach and capabilities to serve clients across sports, music and entertainment.

We are committed to making a meaningful impact across key areas of inclusion, community service and sustainability — not only for our employees, but for clients and the industry at large.

THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music and entertainment company. Led by intelligence, ideas and influence, we provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties.