Spring 2027 - Intern, Media

Excel Sports Management•West Hollywood, CA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Excel Sports Management is hiring a paid Media Intern for its Spring 2027 program. The internship offers participants the opportunity to contribute to the organization while applying classroom learning. Interns work with a specific division and can learn about other areas through semester lunch-and-learns. The program is hybrid, with approximately three days per week in the West Hollywood office; interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing. Interns are expected to work 24–29.9 hours per week. Office hours are 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or as agreed with the advisor, with in-office days coordinated around advisor schedules. The program runs from January 11, 2027, through May 6, 2027. Applicants must have senior standing after completing their junior year of undergraduate study, be enrolled in graduate school, or hold a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. Applications close November 20, 2026, and selected candidates are expected to receive offers by early December. The position pays $20.94 per hour, with compensation dependent on work location, and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

Strong organization and attention to detail, with comfort tracking many open items at once.
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, PowerPoint or Google Slides, and Canva or similar tools.
Clear writing and communication skills, including comfort following up with internal teams and outside partners.
Interest in sports media, creators, podcasting, and YouTube.
Must be available to work under 30 hours per week.
Must be available to report to the West Hollywood office approximately three days per week.
Must have senior standing in college after completing junior year, be enrolled in graduate school, or hold a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or work experience in sports, media, marketing, finance, or sales operations.
Familiarity with Salesforce or another CRM.
Basic understanding of invoicing and accounts receivable.
Experience with social and YouTube analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Track deal payments and invoices, flag overdue items, and follow up with agents and Finance.
Update the team's pipeline and post-close trackers in Shepherd and Salesforce.
Draft and format client one-pagers, decks, and pitch snippets for sellers.
Research brands, platforms, and creators for prospecting lists.
Pull audience and performance statistics for client materials.
Join team meetings, take notes, and keep action items moving.
Support agents on ad hoc projects across endorsements, media deals, podcasts, and YouTube.