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.

SponsorUnited provides access to previously inaccessible sports & entertainment sponsorships and media to help properties, brands, and agencies most effectively and efficiently partner.

The SponsorUnited platform has been rapidly adopted by the largest and smallest entities in the world, including 96% of the major pro sports teams, global brands, agencies, media companies, colleges, and vendors.

Job Description

SponsorUnited’s experiential training program, SponsorUniversity, is unlike any other internship program. Participants will get an all-access pass to the sports and entertainment industry and its dynamic relationship with sponsorship, as well as experience with in-person team and event sponsorship scouting. This experience goes beyond the classroom and puts you in the action! The upcoming SponsorUniversity term will run from January 2023- May 2023. This is an unpaid position with the opportunity for academic credit and is entirely remote.

Time Needed: 10-15 hours per week
Location: Remote
*Candidates from all countries are encouraged to apply!*

Responsibilities

Complete an online sponsorship training course that will cover the sports and entertainment industry at large and how-to information on using the SponsorUnited platform
Attend multiple professional & collegiate sporting events to collect data on venue advertising *Covid-pending*
Analyze TV & radio broadcast’s sponsorship content during professional sports broadcasts
Conduct in-depth research on digital sponsorships through official professional and non-pro team websites as well as their social media

Areas of Focus

North American Pro Sports
NCAA College Sports
International Soccer
E-Sports
Golf & Tennis
Formula 1 & Nascar
Your local sports teams
& many more!

Benefits to Students

Exposure to information that's only seen by professionals above the director level
Qualify for college credit towards degree
Work remotely under a flexible schedule
Weekly supplemental information touching on in-depth aspects of marketing and sponsorship
Earn a certificate of completion upon "graduation" from the program to show off your ability to navigate the SponsorUnited database
Potential opportunities to explore other areas of sports business (i.e. Client Services, Sales, Marketing, Data Analytics, HR, etc.)

Qualifications

Must have 15 hours per week to commit
Must have access to primary local television and radio sports broadcasts
Must have excellent time management and organization skills
Must display strong engagement and initiative