Spring 2027 - Intern, Creative

The Creative Intern supports Excel Sports Management's creative output across divisions and clients, contributing to research, brainstorming, documentation and the production of graphics, video and digital content. The role sits within a paid, hybrid internship programme in which each intern works with a specific division while gaining exposure to other areas through lunch and learns. The Spring programme runs from 11 January to 6 May 2027.

• Participate in maintaining project documentation and ensuring accurate, up-to-date reporting.
• Assist in research and brainstorming sessions that inform compelling creative assets across divisions and clients.
• Contribute deep research and insights to help shape pitches and creative concepts.
• Support the end-to-end production of creative deliverables, including graphics, video and digital content, from concept through final execution.
• Develop a working understanding of the professional standards required to represent elite athletes and blue-chip brand partners.
• Observe and support client-facing communications to understand expectations, sensitivities and priorities.
• Assist in coordinating production timelines, asset organisation and file management to ensure creative projects are delivered on time and on brand.
• Assist in preparing materials that align with the organisation's brand positioning and commitment to excellence.

• Be available to work 24–29.9 hours per week during the session (under 30 hours per week).
• Be available to report to the New York office approximately three days a week.
• Have senior standing in college (must have completed junior year of undergraduate study), be enrolled in graduate school, or have a bachelor's or postgraduate degree.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

• Hybrid internship programme with in-office experience approximately three days a week.
• New York office.
• Office hours are 9:00 am–6:00 pm ET, Monday–Friday, or as agreed with the adviser; days in office must be coordinated with the adviser's schedule.
• Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.

• $17.00 Per hour (good-faith assessment provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law).

• Paid internship opportunity.
• Lunch and learns held throughout the semester provide exposure to other areas within Excel.

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties.