Summer Intern - Talent Marketing & Media

Wasserman is a full service culture-centric agency serving the world's best talent, brands and properties. At Wasserman, we promote a high-energy, entrepreneurial and proactive work environment in which teamwork, creativity and communication are encouraged and rewarded. We welcome highly motivated individuals who possess a competitive spirit and endeavor to produce high-quality work in an exciting atmosphere.

Please note: This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must be eligible to receive college credit as compensation for this internship. Candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will need to submit proof of eligibility to receive academic credit for their time interning with Wasserman, and will be disqualified if they are unable to do so.

Day-to-day Duties Include

• Support the Vice President of Talent Marketing and Media with various tasks
• Conduct cold calls, pitches and content marketing outreach as directed
• Create excel spreadsheets and powerpoint pitch decks to conduct marketing/ content development outreach
• Canvas the content marketing landscape for new client opportunities
• Edit, update, and expand integrated marketing documents and pitches
• Various administration duties as assigned

Requirements

• Preference for applicants in the CT or ET time zone
• Must be able to commit 30-40 hours per week
• Degree currently in progress, preferably majoring in a communications/marketing field
• Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, creative, and enthusiastic
• Applicants must possess a professional attitude while demonstrating initiative and strong communication skills
  
• Applicants should have an interest in sports business and sales/marketing as well as be eager to learn about and contribute to the marketing and endorsement efforts of professional athletes by pitching and other communication tactics
  
• Applicants with sales, marketing, content development and cold calls experience are strongly preferred
  
• Well-developed communication, organizational and time management skills, as well as basic administrative skills
  
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines
  
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Displays indications of being loyal and trustworthy with the organization and clients

Educational Benefit to Student:

Interns will attain a rewarding learning experience by working for one of the most respected sports & entertainment companies. They will learn business operations and important aspects of the Athlete sales and marketing process including prospecting, outreach, following through on deals and digital marketing strategies. Interns will also make invaluable connections with sports industry leaders.