Fall 2026 Intern, Communications

Excel Sports Management•New York, NY

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve. Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 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.

Requirements

Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
Be available to report to the New York 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.
Strong storytelling, editorial and writing skills.
Collaborative, engaging and a self-starter.
Strong organizational skills and be able to multi-task and work in high-pace, dynamic environment.
Must exude social intelligence along with the ability to communicate and connect effectively. and personably, recognizing the need to adjust communication styles based on the audience and situation.
Uncompromised ethics, integrity and morally sound, always focused on doing what is right.

Responsibilities

Learn how to develop, edit, and proofread materials including press releases, media pitches, interview briefs, fact sheets and other materials.
Conduct background research, compile, and analyze media and competitor coverage.
Media monitoring and ongoing, real-time coverage tracking; development of 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 guidance and supervision of senior team members, manage reactive media requests and proactively pitch client announcement and initiatives.
Support relative Comms leads on various projects across Talent, Brands and Properties.
Provide administrative support to entire Communications team including managing a shared calendar, interview request and coverage tracking.
Develop and distribute regular internal and external communications materials such as newsletters, media blasts, weekly status reports, etc.
Supports in the monitoring of media placements for client coverage.
Assists the Communications team with research on clients, media outlets and reporters for potential coverage opportunities.
Learn to develop and curate innovative storylines for clients.
Develop relationships with local reporters and pitch clients for feature stories.
Assist across the Communications Department to help create pitch opportunities for the agency as well as Brand Marketing clients.
Learn to use and utilize public relations programs like Cision to research and develop media lists.
All other duties as assigned.