2026 - Emerging Talent Program - Corporate Partnership
About The Position
The Emerging Talent Program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders in professional sports. Our mission is to attract top, early-career talent and provide meaningful, hands-on experience within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization. Participants do more than observe; they contribute. Interns gain real-world experience, insider access, and a comprehensive understanding of how a professional football organization operates. The program is intentionally structured to help participants build upon their academic foundation while defining clear, career-focused goals. Each intern is placed within a specific department while also being encouraged to explore the broader business of football through networking opportunities, a Capstone Project, and our Internship Learning Series. Throughout the program, interns collaborate with team executives and build professional relationships that extend well beyond their internship experience. This is a paid, hourly internship running from July 13, 2026, through June 25, 2027.
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
- Strong professional demeanor
- Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Must be able to provide your own housing and transportation in the Tampa Bay area
- The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or comparable tools
- Skilled in preparing reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Able to input, track, and analyze data accurately
- Comfortable adapting to technology updates and new digital processes
- Computer and desk work a significant part of daily activities
- Must be able to lift 20 – 50 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the sports industry preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design, development and execution of intense marketing presentations for high-end decision-makers from prospective and current partners
- Learn the process of high-end sponsorship revenue development
- Learn and assist with all functions of activating an existing partnership, from on-site programs, community relations sponsorships, branding, and event planning/management
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
