Spring 2027 - Intern, Communications

Excel Sports Management•New York, NY

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Excel Sports Management is hiring a Communications Intern for its Spring 2027 paid internship program. Interns work with a specific division and contribute to the organization while applying classroom learning. The program is hybrid, with approximately three days per week in the New York office. Interns work 24–29.9 hours per week and may learn about other areas of the company through semester-long lunch-and-learn sessions. Office days are coordinated with the advisor’s schedule; hours are generally 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or as agreed with the advisor. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing. The Communications Intern supports communications work across Talent, Brands, and Properties. Under the guidance of senior team members, the intern assists with media relations, writing and editing, research, coverage tracking and reporting, media lists, calendars, internal and external communications, and administrative support. The internship runs from January 11 through May 6, 2027. The position pays $17.00 per hour and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
Be available to report to the New York office approximately three days per week.
Have senior standing in college (completed junior year of undergraduate study), be enrolled in graduate school, or have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.
Have strong storytelling, editorial, and writing skills.
Be collaborative, engaging, and a self-starter.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Demonstrate social intelligence and communicate and connect effectively and personably, adjusting communication style to the audience and situation.
Demonstrate uncompromising ethics, integrity, and sound judgment, with a consistent focus on doing what is right.

Responsibilities

Develop, edit, and proofread press releases, media pitches, interview briefs, fact sheets, and other materials.
Conduct background research and compile and analyze media and competitor coverage.
Monitor media and track coverage in real time; develop client-facing reports and support program recaps.
Engage with and establish relationships with media and influencers.
Develop and regularly update media lists and editorial calendars.
Under senior team members’ guidance, manage reactive media requests and proactively pitch client announcements and initiatives.
Support Communications leads on projects across Talent, Brands, and Properties.
Provide administrative support to the Communications team, including managing a shared calendar and tracking interview requests and coverage.
Develop and distribute internal and external communications materials, including newsletters, media blasts, and weekly status reports.
Monitor media placements for client coverage.
Research clients, media outlets, and reporters to identify potential coverage opportunities.
Learn to develop and curate innovative client storylines.
Develop relationships with local reporters and pitch clients for feature stories.
Assist in developing pitch opportunities for the agency and Brand Marketing clients.
Learn to use public relations platforms such as Cision to research and develop media lists.
Perform other duties as assigned.