Fall 2026 Intern, Properties (LA)

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

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

Office Hours

• 9:00 am - 6:00 PM PT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor.

Days in Office

• Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor's schedules.

Our Interns Must

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Be available to report to the West Hollywood 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.

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.

Properties Intern Expectations

• Assists the Properties team in drafting company briefs for calls/meetings with decision makers.
• Possesses the ability to prospect potential leads across the full Properties client portfolio.
• Reads daily trade news and sports outlets and compiles relevant articles for team review.
• Uses AI to intelligently elevate and support work on a daily basis.
• Learns how to identify the right decision-makers and contact information at each targeted company.
• Gains exposure to the commercial strategy of representing a property and successfully completing the sales process for various marquee sponsorship assets (i.e. NBA jersey patches, stadium naming rights, league partnerships [domestic & international] etc.).
• Learns how to analyze sports industry trades to generate sales leads and highlight emerging trends in the sports sponsorship marketplace.
• Gains a basic understanding of the agency-property relationship and the marketing solutions-sales relationship.
• Understands how to position a property in a creative and novel way by developing outreach "hooks" that get the attention of decision-makers.
• Leans from thought leaders in the property representation space on how to best position marquee assets through advanced storytelling and other presentation methods.
• Gains a strong understanding of the sports sponsorship marketplace by staying up to date with recent deals, spending trends and industry news.
• Learn how to collaborate with our property sales reps, creative services department, research/insights partners to develop sales collateral and materials required for the properties division.
• Learn how to strategize ideas and platforms and to create a compelling narrative in sales materials.
• Understand Marketing Solutions process and involvement throughout the sales cycle.
• Reviews reports, proposals, and other documents to ensure sales materials are ready for the pitching stage.
• Has full access to the Properties team for career advice and professional guidance.
• Has access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings.
• Might occasionally be assigned projects outside the Properties group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel.

Pay

The pay for this position is: $20.25 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.

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