Spring 2027 - Intern, Basketball Marketing

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  

OR  

• 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.