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MKTG

Trainee, Sponsorship Consulting

Charlotte, NC · Posted Sep 5
Company Description

At MKTG Sports + Entertainment, we offer a rewarding program for anyone seeking entry into the sports and lifestyle marketing industry. The Trainee Program is a six-month, entry level, full time, immersive employment opportunity where you will gain practical industry experience. A full-time, permanent position at the end of the program is based on performance and position availability.

Job Description

The Sponsorship Strategies and Activation team provides sponsorship management and consulting services to clients across multiple industries, typically surrounding sports or entertainment. As a Trainee, you will be assigned to specific client accounts and will be involved with the entire account management process from creative planning to program execution. Through research, writing, and creative ideation, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the sports and entertainment sponsorship industry. Your primary responsibilities will include:
  • Contribute to program recommendations and recaps
  • Distribute and rout sponsorship assets for our clients
  • Write point-of-view documents on potential partnerships
  • Brainstorm concepts, platforms, and programs across all agency accounts
  • Research competitive activity, industry trends, property opportunities, and more
  • Prepare status reports for client meetings
  • Design and order branded giveaways/merchandise
  • Some travel (including weekends) may be required based on account needs

QUICK FACTS:
  • Program start date: January 13, 2025
  • This role requires two days on location in Charlotte, NC along with other days as needed.
  • This application deadline is September 30, 2024 at 4pm Eastern.
  • You will be reporting to someone more senior on the team.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

Qualifications

  • College degree (Bachelor's or Associate's) preferred, relevant experience will also be considered
  • Knowledge of the sports sponsorship landscape
  • Ability to contribute to ideas and solutions that lead to the success of the MKTG team and client accounts
  • Knowledge of social/digital media marketing

Additional Information

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $19.23. Actual hourly pay rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law.

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Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.