METTA SPORT is a global sports marketing & distribution company. We negotiate content licensing and distribution deals around the world with broadcast/cable/satellite TV, mobile and digital platforms. We primarily license live and near-live broadcasts of sporting events.

Currently, we manage rights for over 1500 live events including NCAA sports from Pac-12, SEC, Big Ten, fitness content, pro surfing, eSports and much more. Our firm is also developing other verticals, including Sponsorship (Brands), original content production and talent representation.

eSports is currently our most active content area. 50-75% of the time may be spent on eSports related work. It will be important to know the difference between LoL, Dota2, and Overwatch.

Candidates should be interested in media, sports, and technology. You should be resourceful, curious, motivated, detail-oriented and possess top-notch written communication & organization skills.

If you are international and speak a foreign language, great! We could use experts for Latin America, Asia, Europe...any specific territory expertise is valuable.

This internship will be directly involved in every aspect of the business:

DISTRIBUTION SALES

• Research TV, digital & mobile prospects in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and EMEA
• Connect with decision-makers at major sports media outlets
• Conduct skype calls, build relationships and manage the sales process for live sports events + complementary programming (shows, documentaries, shorts, etc)
• Organize CRM system with prospect information

SPONSORSHIP SALES

• Organize assets available for brands across our portfolio
• Set meetings with Marketing contacts at brands (Red Bull, Domino’s, Coke, Verizon, etc)
• Secure meetings with major agencies that handle sponsorship budgets

CONTENT (especially eSports)

• Research interesting and unique sports to pursue for representation
• Monitor content trends, review high-performing content on YT, FB and other platforms
• Connect with executives at Leagues, eSports teams, athletes and rights owners worldwide

MARKETING

• Ownership of social media and digital marketing. Develop email marketing process.
• Manage website redesign and overhaul
• Develop Metta Sport promo merchandise
• Assist with PR, speaker panels, marketing documents, PPTs, videos and other materials

EVENTS

• Evaluate potential Metta Sport expansion into producing live events (ultimate Frisbee, competitive eating, lacrosse, darts, kickball....whatever!)

Work alongside founder Dave Smith and have fun building a unique, growing business. Flexible location, days, hours and vacation time possible for the right candidate.

Candidates should have the following characteristics:

• Resourceful: excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communicator: verbally eloquent and persuasive at writing
• Motivated: entrepreneurial and energetic
• Intellectual horsepower: must learn quickly
• Attention to detail
• Experience in Sales
• Curiosity about international Media, Sports, and Technology: reading about trends in your free time (SBJ, SportsREDEF, etc)

Metta Sport is a boutique agency focused on international sports marketing & distribution. We work with major leagues, federations and rights owners around the world to globalize their offerings.