ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
SUMMARY
The National Hockey League is looking for our next class of interns to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program.
The Summer Intern will assist the US Partnership Marketing team with supporting a portfolio of US and North American-based integrated marketing partners of the National Hockey League. This role will focus on gaining practical experience in the field of sponsorship/partnership marketing, including partnership management and activation, and the process of developing NHL media and content programs for partners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Partnership Marketing team to build relationships with partners, learn about their objectives and assist with recapping and planning needs
- Assist with gathering weekly sponsorship industry research, analyzing partner and League specific data and insights
- Support department administrative needs, including asset management tracking
- Audit industry trends and developments to help inform department and partners
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
- Self-motivated individual who want to learn about the NHL and partnership marketing
- We are looking for candidates who are inquisitive, able to multi-task, and above all, team players who work well with others internally and externally
- Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and organization skills
Education/Certifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in an accredited university/college pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Candidates should be entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study (sports marketing/management programs a plus)
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytic and critical thinking skills, decision-making capacity and problem-solving abilities
- Some digital literacy, including related to social media, presentation software tools, tracking documents, Excel, Word, and data analysis, etc.
- Must have strong PowerPoint capabilities for presentations and recaps
CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
All of our internships are paid at $20/hour. WE DO NOT OFFER SCHOOL CREDIT.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME.
Thank you for your interest in our internship program. We encourage you to apply to the opportunity that is most aligned with your academic background and/or work experience. With a high volume of impressive applications, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Please do not call or email regarding application status.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
