2027 Intern - Sports and Entertainment Partnership Intern

IBM

2027 Intern - Sports and Entertainment Partnership Intern

austin, TX
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Introduction

    At IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for innovation and creativity. We are at the forefront of groundbreaking change - improving businesses, society, and the human condition. As a leader in Hybrid Cloud and AI, we are leading the charge in a worldwide digital transformation.

    Your role and responsibilities

    Our Global Affairs team tells this story and is responsible for positioning IBM in the market. We define and optimize IBM's brand, capture the market's attention, and articulate our point of view for clients, partners, the media, and even other IBMers. As part of our team, you'll be surrounded by bright minds and keen collaborators - always willing to help and be helped - as you apply passion to work that will compel our audience to choose IBM.

    When you join IBM, you join a culture of openness, collaboration, and trust. You join a team of IBMers who are helping technology support a positive global transformation. So join us and experience a place where you can co-create your learning and opportunities. A place where teamwork and unique ideas are treasured. A place where you can bring innovation to life.

    As an IBM Sports and Entertainment Partnership Intern, you'll work collaboratively, driving work that addresses a strategic Sports and Entertainment Partnership business challenge. In addition to your project work, the internship includes educational, networking, and social activities. In addition to your project work, the internship includes learning experiences, networking, social activities, leadership exposure, and mentorship.

    Sports and Entertainment Sponsorship Intern projects could include:

    • Designing marketing activations and communications plans to support existing or future partnerships.
    • Researching and documenting the history and evolution of IBM's sports and entertainment partnerships, including key milestones and innovations.
    • Developing partnership profiles that highlight technology deployments, business outcomes, and client engagement opportunities.
    • Creating a centralized database of partnership information, technology launches, innovation milestones, and strategic impact metrics.
    • Developing executive presentations, dashboards, and visual storytelling assets that communicate the value of IBM's Sports & Entertainment Partnerships.
    • Supporting partnership-related events, communications, and strategic initiatives as needed throughout the summer.

    This role is based in Austin. We work in a hybrid environment. This position will be required to come into the office at least three days per week.

    This role is for an internship in Summer 2027. The Internship is expected to start on Monday, May 24th with an end date of Friday, August 13th. Candidates must be available to start and end on these days.

    IBM will not be providing Visa sponsorship for these positions now or in the future. Therefore, to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future Visa sponsorship.

    Required education

    High School Diploma/GED

    Preferred education

    Bachelor's Degree

    Required technical and professional expertise

    • Currently enrolled in an accredited University
    • Available for an internship in Summer 2027
    • Rising senior for the 2027-2028 school year
    • Basic knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Sports Marketing, Sports Management, brand partnerships, or event marketing
    • Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication skills

    Preferred technical and professional experience

    • Basic knowledge of problem-solving and analytical skills
    • Basic marketing knowledge
    • Sports interest/degree/experience
    • A strategic, consultative, data-driven mindset

    ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

    IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

    YOUR LIFE @ IBM

    In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

    Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

    Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

    Are you ready to be an IBMer?

    ABOUT IBM

    IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

    Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

    At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

    IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

    Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.

    This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

    We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

    IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

    The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

    Job Title

    2027 Intern - Sports and Entertainment Partnership Intern

    Date posted

    14-Sep-2026

    Job ID

    132538

    City / Township / Village

    Austin

    State / Province

    Texas

    Country

    United States

    Work arrangement

    Hybrid

    Area of work

    Enterprise Operations

    Employment type

    Co-Op (Fixed Term)

    Contract type

    Internship

    Projected Minimum Salary per year

    53,400.00

    Projected Maximum Salary per year

    97,900.00

    Position type

    Internship

    Travel required

    Up to 20% or 1 day a week

    Company

    (0147) International Business Machines Corporation

    Shift

    General (daytime)

    Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

    No

  • Industry
    Technology