About the role#
As a Sports and Entertainment Partnership Intern, you will address a specific business challenge related to our partnerships. You will work within the Enterprise Operations team to support our brand positioning and strategic initiatives. This internship includes opportunities for networking, mentorship, and leadership exposure throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Design marketing activations and communication plans for current or future partnerships.
- Research and document the history and evolution of our sports and entertainment partnerships.
- Build partnership profiles that highlight technology deployments, business outcomes, and client engagement.
- Create a centralized database to track partnership information, technology launches, and innovation milestones.
- Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and visual storytelling assets.
- Support partnership-related events and strategic initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university as a rising senior for the 2027-2028 school year.
- Availability for the full Summer 2027 internship program.
- Ability to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Basic knowledge in sports marketing, sports management, brand partnerships, or event marketing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- A strategic, data-driven mindset with basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest, degree, or experience related to the sports industry.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Austin, Texas.
- The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring at least three days per week in the office.
- The internship runs from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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