Buzzer is seeking a summer Fellow in Business Development with a strong interest in the sports media and or technology space. This position will be responsible for assisting the business development team in their efforts to partner with media rights holders, emerging technology businesses, social platforms and more. This role is responsible for supporting the team with strategy and execution of partnership outreach and development with the close of securing deals that will increase brand awareness, drive downloads of the Buzzer app, and drive usage of Buzzer products. This Fellow will support the team through research projects, deck building, ideation sessions and various other projects, as needed. The candidate should be interested in sports and have a basic understanding of the current sports media landscape to develop and establish Buzzer’s positioning with key players in the industry. 

Buzzer is presently a fully remote team. This is a highly cross-functional role, connecting with leaders from Partnership Management, Operations, Product Design, Finance, and Marketing to ensure success. The Business Development Fellow will report to the Senior Manager of Business Development and will support a fully Business Development team distributed team. This person will also be part of our 2021 Strive Fellowship program, engaging with other Fellows to learn from each other and help define the program structure for future Fellows. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate or masters candidate with special emphasis for students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) 

• Relevant project-based or internship experience 

• Strong oral and written skills with the ability to present ideas, insights and results to external stakeholders, internal senior management, and the broader team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to think creatively and succeed in unconventional environments

• Ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and establish a solid working relationship with the broader Buzzer team

ABOUT BUZZER

Buzzer is a mobile first, notification-driven platform for live sports, personalized to the fan’s interests & preferences. We take fans from league to league and game to game instantaneously on their mobile device. Our technology, powered by micropayments, push notifications and authentication of existing Pay-TV/OTT subscriptions, allows us to deliver real-time content that reflects the true interests of each individual fan and removes traditional barriers to live viewership.

Our mission is to simplify the discovery and consumption of these live moments. We celebrate our community of fans who are fueled by their passion for sports. Founded in a hub of sports, our growing remote team respects tradition while valuing innovation. Our belief is that as a leading unifier of the sports ecosystem, we can foster togetherness through meaningful touchpoints & across generations.

ABOUT STRIVE: BUZZER’S COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL IMPACT

Strive is an intentional and impactful initiative that will utilize Buzzer’s unifying platform to invest in equitable outcomes for Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Buzzer is dedicated to leveling the playing field through our company’s mission, values, product and financial tools in order to create more opportunities for communities of color. Strive will serve as that vehicle for Buzzer to drive positive change and outcomes in our society. 

Our Strive Impact Model is designed to invest in these communities through three strategies:

• EQUITY: 1% of the company’s equity will be protected and allocated to ‘leveling the playing field.’ This fund will ensure that Strive is prioritized and scales at the same rate of our growth. The reinvestment will support Strive’s mission, partners and causes. As our investment in this area grows, the company grows.

• NET PROFITS: 1% of net profits will be reinvested into partnering non-profits focused on enhancing and empowering Black communities and communities of color. This near-term solution is meant to partner and contribute to impactful organizations that are providing resources and support for our future leaders and customers.

• CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT: Invite participation and engagement from each and every Buzzer customer to effect change through partnerships with non-profit organizations aligned to Strive's mission and vision. The ambition of this commitment is to leverage the Buzzer product to highlight opportunities for consumers to engage with and learn about organizations that are investing in communities of color.

Buzzer is proud to share that our first product was the Strive Mentorship program, a global mentorship program connecting over 500 industry professionals with over 500 Black college students predominantly from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other universities. This mentorship program ultimately inspired the Strive initiative and represents our ambitions to lead by doing the right thing for our potential customers, partners, and employees.

Buzzer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.