JOB DESCRIPTION
SponsorUnited's sports business program, SponsorUniversity, is unlike any other sports program. Participants in this program will get an all-access pass to the sports and entertainment industry and its dynamic relationship with sponsorship, as well as experience with in-person team and event sponsorship scouting. This experience goes beyond the classroom and puts you in the action! The upcoming SponsorUniversity term will run from September-December 2020. This is an unpaid position with the opportunity for academic credit and is entirely remote.
TIME NEEDED: 10-15 hours per week
LOCATION: Remote
Candidates from all countries are encouraged to apply!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete an online sponsorship training course that will cover the sports and entertainment industry at large and how-to information on using the SponsorUnited platform
- Attend multiple professional & collegiate sporting events to collect data on venue advertising
- Analyze TV & radio broadcast's sponsorship content during professional sports broadcasts
- Conduct in-depth research on digital sponsorships through official professional and non-pro team websites as well as their social media resources
AREAS OF FOCUS
- North American Pro Sports
- NCAA College Sports
- International Soccer
- E-Sports
- Golf & Tennis
- Formula 1 & Nascar
- Your local sports teams
- & many more!
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
- Exposure to information that's only seen by professionals above the director level
- Qualify for college credit towards degree
- Work remotely under a flexible schedule
- Weekly supplemental information touching on in-depth aspects of marketing and sponsorship
- Earn a certificate of completion upon "graduation" from the program to show off your ability to navigate the SponsorUnited database
- Potential opportunities to explore other areas of sports business (i.e. Client Services, Sales, Marketing, Data Analytics, HR, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have 15 hours per week to commit
- Must have access to primary local television and radio sports broadcasts
- Must have excellent time management and organization skills
- Must display strong engagement and initiative