Fall 2026 Brand Marketing Intern

About Excel Sports Management

Excel Sports Management is a leading agency in the sports industry, representing elite athletes, prominent brands, and high-profile properties. Our achievements are grounded in the quality of our people, our reputation for integrity, and a dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We emphasize teamwork, collaboration, strong interpersonal relationships, expansive networks, and innovative ideas to keep our clients and agency at the forefront.

Internship Overview

This paid internship provides hands-on experience allowing participants to apply academic knowledge while contributing to Excel's success. The program adopts a hybrid model with interns spending around three days per week working onsite in the New York office. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation.

Intern Expectations

• Commit to working between 24 and 29.9 hours weekly throughout the semester.
• Engage primarily with a designated division, while also gaining exposure to other departments through lunch and learn sessions.
• Work office hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, or as scheduled with their advisor.
• Coordinate in-office days based on advisor availability.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have completed junior year of undergraduate studies (senior college standing), or
• Be currently enrolled in a graduate program, or
• Hold a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.
• Available to work under 30 hours weekly and report to the New York office approximately three days per week.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: August 14, 2026.
• Offers expected to be extended by mid to late August.
• Program duration: September 14, 2026, to December 10, 2026.

Brand Marketing Intern Responsibilities

• Support the Brand Marketing team by conducting research and contributing to brainstorming sessions aimed at creating client market opportunities.
• Assist with managing client deliverables through data uploading and tracking processes.
• Handle confidential client projects alongside the team.
• Gain insight into the planning and coordination involved in marketing events and client appearances.
• Learn negotiation and execution related to marketing contracts and engagements.
• Understand pitching processes to attract new brands and clients.
• Develop skills for building and maintaining strong client relationships to enhance partnerships and create new opportunities.
• Contribute to sponsorship activation, hospitality, and marketing initiative brainstorming.
• Assist in generating creative event branding, collateral, and onsite materials.
• Create and maintain planning tools such as rooming lists, confirmation documents, food and beverage schedules, and transportation manifests.
• Conduct research and analysis to deepen industry knowledge and provide recommendations.
• Support daily operations managing Brand Marketing clients and sponsorship activation efforts across brand, property, and agency partners.
• Assist in developing consumer engagement strategies and creative platforms for current and future sponsorships.
• Help coordinate client-vendor relations and ensure activation deliverables meet client needs.
• Create activation briefs, event recaps, itineraries, and staffing plans.
• Assist in organizing and supporting client status calls, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and maintaining documentation.
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver exceptional client service and uphold agency standards.
• Access mentorship and industry advice from Excel’s team.
• Occasionally contribute to projects outside the Brand Marketing group for broader exposure.

Compensation and Legal Information

This position offers an hourly wage of $17.00, compliant with applicable salary transparency laws. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Excel Sports Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination in all employment practices. This includes recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, and other employment terms without regard to legally protected characteristics.