Spring 2027 - Intern, Basketball Marketing

The Basketball Marketing Intern supports Excel Sports Management's marketing team in brainstorming and executing client marketing and community relations initiatives. The role works alongside Agents and Marketing Managers and collaborates with other departments to support clients' marketing endeavours. Based in the West Hollywood office, the internship is part of a hybrid Spring programme running from 11 January to 6 May 2027, with approximately three in-office days per week.

• Assist in brainstorming potential marketing ideas for clients.
• Assist with NBA tentpole events as assigned, such as NBA All-Star Weekend.
• Assist in executing clients' marketing and community relations projects, such as charity events, production shoots and camps.
• Assist in updating and maintaining current client information, such as past marketing deals, player interests, social media analytics and press kits.
• Assist with client concierge requests, such as flights, restaurant reservations and housing.
• Assist in the marketing team's research of relevant industry trends and brands.
• Collaborate with other departments within Excel to support clients' marketing endeavours.
• Work alongside Agents and Marketing Managers to gather materials for recruiting meetings and sales pitches.
• Undertake occasional projects outside the Marketing group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel.

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Be available to report to the West Hollywood 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 hold a bachelor's or postgraduate degree.
• Be responsible for individual transportation and housing needs.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

• Hybrid programme with approximately three in-office days per week.
• West Hollywood office.
• Office hours are 9:00 am–6:00 pm PT, Monday–Friday, or as agreed with advisor; in-office days must be coordinated with advisor's schedule.
• Interns are expected to work 24–29.9 hours per week during the session.

• Pay range: $20.94 per hour, dependent on work location.

• Paid internship opportunity.
• Opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.
• Valuable insight into how Excel's marketing department is structured and how it operates internally and externally.
• Access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings.

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