Internship Spring 2027

About the Internship

Pro Sports Assembly (PRO) is the industry association for professional sports organizations and business leaders at US-based professional teams, leagues, unions and venues. PRO members drive value for the industry by equipping leaders across disciplines with the relationships and resources necessary to succeed.

PRO is hiring Spring 2027 interns for academic credit. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn the business of professional sports while working alongside industry leaders at a mission-driven organization. Interns are placed in a primary function based on their preferences and the team's needs, but everyone here has influence across many projects, and we make a point of assigning work that aligns with each intern's interests.

Areas of Placement

Share your preference in the application. Placement areas include:

Membership & Programming

• Support member communications and tools for gathering feedback on programs and benefits
• Help plan, promote, and run virtual events
• Help maintain PRO member-only digital platforms
• Support tracking of programming and engagement KPIs through data collection and analytics

Partnerships

• Identify and qualify potential event and corporate partners
• Help build pitch decks, sales assets, and presentation materials
• Coordinate stakeholder communication and partner meetings
• Track partner activations and produce post-event reporting

Marketing & Communications

• Create graphic design and social media content
• Support email marketing campaigns and event promotion
• Draft copy and timelines for press releases and media alerts
• Help plan campaigns and track industry trends

Business Operations & Events

• Assist with logistics for national Leadership Summits, Board meetings, and member activations
• Maintain records in Salesforce, Airtable, and other project management tools
• Research vendors, venues, and partners
• Build reports, presentations, SOPs, and workflows

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to professional sports business leaders, partners, and national events
• Practical experience with CRM, project management, and digital workflow tools
• Mentorship and resume-building experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Projects tailored to your interests and career goals

Who We're Looking For

• Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and curious
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Takes initiative and manages multiple projects well
• A collaborative team player who represents PRO professionally with members and partners
• Graphic design, social media, or Adobe experience is a plus for Marketing placements

Requirements

• This internship is for academic credit only; applicants must be eligible to receive course credit
• Must complete a 240-hour (about 20 hrs/week) or 400-hour (about 40 hrs/week) internship
• Must work in person in Austin, TX for the full internship (relocation and housing not provided)
• Must use your own computer and phone
• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace

Dates

January 12 – May 15, 2027. Start and end dates are flexible based on your availability and school requirements, with the option to extend.