Marketing Intern - Fall 2024

This position is unpaid and for students interested in experience opportunities in sports management, business, marketing, etc.

Tykoon Sports is a black-owned NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) marketing agency that assists athletes with personal branding, marketing, and other related services. As a Marketing Intern at Tykoon Sports, your role will be to support the marketing team in executing campaigns that help athletes build their personal brands and achieve their marketing goals. You will also play a key role in researching, identifying, and contacting potential business partners, along with collaborating with our athletes to build relationships with established brands.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of social marketing campaigns for athletes
• Monitor and report on the success of marketing campaigns
• Research competitor activities and analyze industry trends to provide insights for marketing strategies
• Conduct research on target and potential collaborations for athletes represented by Tykoon Sports
• Collaborate with the managers on creating and presenting proposals for partnership opportunities
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential partners, including brands, businesses, and individuals
• Attend meetings with prospective and current clients
• Help with administrative tasks such as maintaining marketing databases and organizing marketing materials

Qualities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms and experience creating content for them
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and departments
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Passion for sports and a basic understanding of the NIL landscape
• Familiarity with marketing automation software and analytics tools is a plus ​

Start Date
August 26th, 2024