Spring 2027 - Intern, Basketball Marketing

Location: West Hollywood, California, United States Department: Marketing

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Our Intern program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.

Intern Expectations

All Intern are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Intern will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.

Important Dates

Our Spring Program runs from Monday, January 11th, 2027, through Thursday, May 6th, 2027.

Office Hours

9:00 am‐6:00 PM PT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor.  Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules.

Our Interns must

Be available to work under 30 hours per week.

Be available to report to the West Hollywood Office approximately 3-days a week.

Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)

OR

Be enrolled in a graduate school

Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

Interview Process

Applications will close on November 20th, 2026.

If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended by early December.

The program will begin on January 11th, 2027.

Basketball Marketing Intern Expectations

Assists in brainstorming potential marketing ideas for clients.

Assists with NBA Tentpole events as assigned (i.e. NBA All Star Weekend)

Assists in the execution of clients’ marketing and community relations projects (i.e. charity events, production shoots, camps, etc.).

Assists in updating and maintaining current client information (i.e. past marketing deals, player interests, social media analytics, press kits, etc.).

Assists with client concierge requests (i.e. flights, restaurant reservations, housing, etc.).

Assists in marketing team’s research of relevant industry trends and brands.

Collaborate with other departments within Excel to support clients’ marketing endeavors.

Works alongside Agents and Marketing Managers in gathering materials for recruiting meetings and sales pitches.

Will gain valuable insight on how Excel’s marketing department is structured and how it operates internally and externally.

Will have access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings.

May occasionally be assigned projects outside the Marketing group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel.

The pay range for this position is between $20.94 per hour, dependent on work location. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.