2026 - Emerging Talent Program - Events & Entertainment

Tampa Bay Buccaneers • Tampa, FL

17h • Onsite

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.
The Events & Entertainment Department is seeking two motivated individuals with a passion for live events and game day experiences to participate in the Emerging Talent Program. This hands-on opportunity provides real-world training in a fast-paced, live environment.
The Emerging Talent – Events role is designed for an individual eager to gain broad exposure to the planning and delivery of live events within a dynamic sports and entertainment organization. This position offers a front-row seat to the creative, strategic, and operational processes that bring events from initial idea to live execution. The Events Emerging Talent will be immersed in a collaborative environment, learning how cross-functional teams work together to deliver memorable experiences for internal and external audiences.
This role centers on supporting a wide variety of events, ranging from intimate meetings and member experiences to large-scale tentpole events and game days. The participant will develop an understanding of event logistics, production workflows, partner and stakeholder coordination, and brand alignment, while building practical skills through hands-on involvement. The Events Emerging Talent will work closely with department leadership and peers, including the Entertainment Emerging Talent, to support shared initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the Events & Entertainment Department.
This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and excited to learn how complex events are executed in a fast-paced, live environment while gaining real-world experience across multiple event types.
The Emerging Talent – Entertainment role is tailored for an individual with a strong interest in live entertainment, performance production, and game day presentation. This position provides immersive exposure to the creative and operational elements that shape the in-venue experience for fans, participants, and partners. The Entertainment Emerging Talent will play a key role in supporting the rhythm, energy, and storytelling that define Training Camp, game days, and other marquee moments.
Through close collaboration with the Events & Entertainment team, this role allows the participant to learn how entertainment elements are conceptualized, rehearsed, and integrated into large-scale live productions. The Entertainment Emerging Talent will gain insight into working with performers, talent groups, and special guests, while understanding how entertainment aligns with brand standards, audience engagement goals, and overall event flow.
This role also includes cross-training alongside the Events Emerging Talent, offering a holistic view of how entertainment and event operations intersect. It is well-suited for someone who is creative, organized, and passionate about live performance, production, and fan engagement in a high-energy environment.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Strong professional demeanor
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Completed bachelor’s or graduate degree required
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or comparable tools
• Proficient with computers and standard office software
• Experience using collaboration platforms such as Teams, Zoom, or similar
• Required to drive company vehicle, personal vehicle, or golf cart
• Required to work all home and some away games
• Must be comfortable working in a high intensity setting, meeting tight deadlines and delivering quality results
• Extended evening, weekend work hours sometimes required
• May have to work occasional holidays
• Computer and desk work a significant part of daily activities
• Must be able to perform occasional physical tasks, which may include working outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat
• Sitting, standing, working with hands for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 20 – 50 pounds
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, or technology (including but not limited to heavy machinery, forklifts, golf carts, vehicles)
• Ability to move equipment or materials as required
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and kneel
• Ability to walk throughout the workday
• Ability to perform repetitive motions (typing, writing, data entry, assembly work)
• Ability to work in noisy environments
• Ability to climb stairs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the sports industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of Training Camp and Game Presentation, including rehearsals, National Anthem performers, color guards, halftime shows, entertainment staff, special guest coordination, and game day entertainment elements.
• Assist with and lead the planning and execution of assigned events, which may include corporate meetings, member events, community impact events, partner events, and large-scale tentpole events and game days.
• Support all phases of event development and execution, including concept development, budgeting, staffing, production, talent coordination, operations, entertainment, food and beverage planning, timeline creation, and on-site execution, while ensuring alignment with organizational brand standards, guidelines, and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the department’s daily operations, including purchase order submissions, management of public submission email accounts, and the organization of digital files, information, physical supplies, decks and presentations, and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern