Job Description

At MKTG Sports + Entertainment, we offer a unique and rewarding program for anyone seeking entry into the sports and lifestyle marketing industry. The TRAINEE PROGRAM is a six-month, full time, fully immersive employment opportunity that has proven to be an ideal way for entry level individuals to gain practical industry experience. A full-time, permanent position at the end of the program is based on performance and position availability.

The Sponsorship Strategies and Activation team provides sponsorship management and consulting services to clients across multiple industries, typically surrounding sports or entertainment. As a Trainee, you will be assigned to specific client accounts and will be involved with the entire account management process from creative planning to program execution. Through research, writing, and creative ideation, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the sports and entertainment sponsorship industry. Your primary responsibilities will include: 

• Contribute to program recommendations and recaps 
• Distribute and rout sponsorship assets for our clients 
• Write point-of-view documents on potential partnerships 
• Brainstorm concepts, platforms, and programs across all agency accounts 
• Research competitive activity, industry trends, property opportunities, and more 
• Prepare status reports for client meetings 
• Design and order branded giveaways/merchandise 
• Some travel (including weekends) may be required based on account needs

Qualifications

• College degree (Bachelor's or Associate's) preferred, relevant experience will also be considered 
• Knowledge of the sports sponsorship landscape
• Fluency Microsoft Office suite 
• Ability to communicate with concise and clear language 
• Ability to focus on details to exceed client expectations and prioritize and complete tasks according to project timelines 
• Ability to contribute to ideas and solutions that lead to the success of the MKTG team and client accounts 
• Knowledge of social/digital media marketing is preferred

Additional Information

THIS POSTING WILL CLOSE ON NOVEMBER 1, 2022. THE TRAINEE PROGRAM WILL BEGIN ON JANUARY 9, 2023. INTERESTED CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO BE IN THE OFFICE AT LEAST TWO DAYS A WEEK.

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity, it means true equity. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

THE ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $19.23/HOUR. SALARY IS BASED ON A RANGE OF FACTORS THAT INCLUDE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OTHER JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS, AND GEOGRAPHY.