Fall 2026 Intern, Marketing

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.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in brainstorming potential marketing ideas for clients.
• Assists with NBA Tentpole events as assigned (i.e., NBA Draft).
• Assists in the execution of clients' marketing and community relations projects (i.e., charity events, production shoots, camps, etc.).
• Assists in updating and maintaining current client information (i.e., past marketing deals, player interests, social media analytics, press kits, etc.).
• Assists with client concierge requests (i.e., flights, restaurant reservations, housing, etc.).
• Assists in the marketing team's research of relevant industry trends and brands.
• Collaborates with other departments within Excel to support clients' marketing endeavors.
• Works alongside Agents and Marketing Managers in gathering materials for recruiting meetings and sales pitches.
• Gains valuable insight into how Excel's marketing department is structured and operates internally and externally.
• Has access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings.
• May occasionally be assigned projects outside the Marketing group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel.

Requirements

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Be available to report to the New York office approximately 3 days a week.
• Have 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.

Schedule

• 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.
• Expected to work 24–29.9 hours per week during the session.

Pay

$17.00 per hour.

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