Thank you for your interest in the Comcast-Spectacor Internship Program. If your ultimate ambition is a career in the sports and entertainment industry, this program is an excellent first step.
OUR MISSION:
To recruit and develop the finest individuals in the sports and entertainment industry. We recognize the importance of each individual and will promote his/her active role in the ultimate success of Comcast-Spectacor. We intend to achieve first-class status as an internship program through steadfast, professional commitment to integrity, character, and service. We will exemplify the principles and discipline of a first-class sports organization in approach, in product, and in the results attained.
WHY DO YOUR INTERNSHIP WITH COMCAST-SPECTACOR:
We believe that the internship is the cornerstone of a student’s professional preparation. It allows a student to apply classroom theories, concepts and prior experience in a practical, professional setting. We’ve structured our program accordingly.
DID YOU KNOW:
- Our internship program is our primary source of candidates for full-time, entry-level positions
- Nearly 20% of our interns have been selected for full-time employment, and many continue their professional growth & development within the company
- Comcast-Spectacor continues to be nominated and recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Philadelphia
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Open to COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY; Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students
- Must be seeking an internship for class credit as a prescribed part of curriculum (students will be required to submit documentation from their school)
- Some game nights and/or weekends may be required depending on the position; flexibility to participate a plus
- Must demonstrate professionalism, a customer-first attitude, enthusiasm, and strong verbal and written communication skills, in addition to the requirements for the “Open Internships”
- No financial compensation is available, and housing and transportation are the responsibility of the student
OPEN INTERNSHIPS…..
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- Learn to handle and assist with donation inquiries, with appropriate supervision.
- Assist with maintaining CR donation database.
- Participate and assist with various community outreach programs and special events.
- Assist with updating and maintaining inventory, including autograph merchandise, promotional items, and supplies.
- Search press clips and nominations for Hometown Hero candidates.
- Research current trends and new ideas for community programs, fundraisers, etc.
- Participate during game-nights at the Sixers Charities table. (Fall/Spring)
- Assist with the planning and execution of the 76ers Summer Hoops Tour. (Summer)
- Assist with the planning and execution of the 76ers Beach Bash charity event.
- (Summer)
LIVE EVENTS
- Learn and assist in writing the scripts for each home game
- Learn to plan and prepare the game-night activities for Philadelphia 76ers home games
- Under the supervision of the game day crew, assist and carry out promotions during the games
- Update/create spreadsheets for Live Events activities and operations
- Brainstorm with other members of the Live Events department and 3601 Creative Group
- Help create new in-game contests, videos and other additions to enhance game presentation
- Participate in other events as appropriate during the internship term
- Perform objectives and projects as assigned
MARKETING
- Learn fulfillment process of customer service phone inquiries
- Assist with coordination of collateral material such as promotional material such as promotional pieces, schedules, calendars, etc.
- Lead grassroots initiatives under the presence and supervision of a regular Marketing staff member
- Assist with Read to Achieve, Summer-Hoops Tour and other 76ers community oriented programs
- Assist with maintenance of contact lists / databases
- Assist with marketing staff on 76ers radio, print, new media and television promotions
- Assist with marketing staff various projects involving research and design
- Assist with interaction and coordination of In-game marketing tabling and events
- Participate in brainstorming sessions with Marketing staff
- Assist with creating presentations, charts and graphs.
- Perform other objectives and projects as assigned
NEW MEDIA
- Assists with coordinating New Media marketing efforts for the Philadelphia 76ers with a heavy emphasis and focus on Sixers.com as it pertains to overall brand, look, feel, graphics, content, etc.
- Assists with updating Sixers.com to ensure that content is fresh and web-appropriate; proofreads content for accuracy and ensures that all links function properly
- Participates in the creation, design, editing and posting of texts and video content on sixers.com on a regular basis and helps ensure that the presentation is in line with corporate branding efforts, is user friendly and is appealing to users
- Assist New Media Staff with the production of e-mails for marketing and sales campaigns that will maximize revenue and maintain relationships with e-mail subscribers and customers
- Learn to build and request content, obtain proper authorization/ sign-off and implement HTML, image and content edit from various individuals/ departments
- Assists in the implementation of social media strategies & solutions such as, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
- Assists in the implementation of New Media initiatives that not only grow the current email database, but also focuses on retention
- Assists in the implementation of the aforementioned New Media initiatives and metrics established by corporate, in-house New Media department
- Assists in the research, monitoring and reporting on competitor websites and new/developing technology platforms regularly
- Participate in New Media brainstorming sessions
- Other objectives and projects assigned by New Media Manager and Director of New Media
PUBLIC RELATIONS
- Assist with drafting press releases and media advisories for use in promoting various events
- Assist with providing statistical information, credentials, etc., for visiting teams’ public relations staff
- Assembling media kits and copy points for radio and television promotion of events, including opportunities to distribute those media kits with supervisor
- Brainstorming publicity opportunities with the PR team
- Learn to track media coverage on a daily and game-by-game basis
- Participate in the creation of game-day and seasonal publications
- Learn how an NBA PR staff functions during home games
- Performing all other objectives and projects as assigned
STATISTICS
- Learn to record, decipher, and log the box score of Philadelphia 76ers games and other games throughout the NBA
- Learn to record, update individual/team statistics for both the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA
- Learn to record and update a complete team play-by-play of every game in the NBA
- Learn to record and update a complete individual play-by-play for players in the NBA
- Assist the Director of Statistical Information with projects involving research and design
- Perform all other objectives and projects as assigned
TICKET SALES
- Learn and assist with lead prospecting through internet research and metrics to create one-sheets for sales opportunities.
- Assist Group Event Specialists in group lead generation in regards to specific Theme Nights
- Assist the 76ers Sales Staff in creating marketing fliers/collateral for up coming events, etc.
- Learn to create and execute mass marketing campaigns, including direct mail pieces
- Learn to plan and participate in coordination of internal sales-related events and special projects as well as off-site presentations, trade shows, open houses, etc
- Participate in the coordination of internal sales-related events and special projects as well as off-site presentations, trade shows, open houses, etc.
- Participate in the organizing and execution of mass marketing campaigns and collateral, including direct mail pieces
- Learn customer service phone relations
- Learn to plan and execute sales-related game night duties
- Assist in special assignments directed by the Vice President of Sales, Director of Sales, Sales Managers & Ticket Sales Coordinator.
- Perform all other objectives, projects and responsibilities as assigned.
EOE
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