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About the Role

This paid internship program allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while applying classroom learnings. The hybrid program offers in-office experience approximately 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and proofread materials including press releases, media pitches, interview briefs, and fact sheets.
• Conduct background research, compile, and analyze media and competitor coverage.
• Monitor media and track ongoing, real-time coverage, developing client-facing reports and supporting program recaps.
• Engage with and establish relationships with media and influencers.
• Develop and regularly update media lists and editorial calendars.
• Manage reactive media requests and proactively pitch client announcements and initiatives under supervision.
• Support relative Comms leads on various projects across Talent, Brands, and Properties.
• Provide administrative support to the Communications team, including managing a shared calendar, interview requests, and coverage tracking.
• Develop and distribute regular internal and external communications materials such as newsletters, media blasts, and weekly status reports.
• Support the monitoring of media placements for client coverage.
• Assist the Communications team with research on clients, media outlets, and reporters for potential coverage opportunities.
• Develop and curate innovative storylines for clients.
• Develop relationships with local reporters and pitch clients for feature stories.
• Assist across the Communications Department to help create pitch opportunities for the agency and Brand Marketing clients.
• Learn to use public relations programs like Cision to research and develop media lists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Must be available to report to the New York office approximately 3 days a week.
• Must have a senior standing in college (completed junior year of undergrad) OR be enrolled in graduate school OR have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.
• Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.
• Applications will close on August 14th, 2026.
• Offers are expected to be extended mid to late August.
• The program will begin on September 14th, 2026.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Skills

• Strong storytelling, editorial, and writing skills.
• Collaborative, engaging, and a self-starter.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a high-pace, dynamic environment.
• Social intelligence.
• Ability to communicate and connect effectively and personably.
• Uncompromised ethics, integrity, and morally sound.

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Part-time

Experience Level

• Intern

Education Level

• Senior standing in college
• Graduate school enrollment
• Bachelor's degree
• Postgraduate degree

Salary/Compensations

• $17.00 per hour

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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