Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.
In Canada, we’ve proudly been recognized as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada’s ‘Agency of the Year’ for 4 of the past 5 years.
Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 68 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
As Wasserman supports flexible working environments, the successful candidate will be required to work from both the office in Toronto and a remote location.
Job Description
Wasserman connects head and heart to meaningfully grow brands, businesses, and careers.
We are a partner to the world’s most iconic brands, properties, and talent in ventures across sports, entertainment, and culture. With expertise in strategic consulting, creative development, marketing, and talent management, Wasserman is committed to driving value and transforming the businesses of our clients for the better.
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman has offices globally in more than 20 cities including London, New York, Toronto, Raleigh, Carlsbad, The Hague, Portland and Shanghai. Learn more at www.teamwass.com
In Canada, we’ve proudly been recognized as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada’s ‘Agency of the Year’ for 2019, 2020, and 2021, 2023, and 2024.
Wasserman is committed to creating a diverse and supportive work environment for all and is proudly an equal opportunity employer.*
Position Overview
To support our rapid growth, Wasserman has built a robust internship program designed to introduce driven, hard-working students and young professionals to the sports and entertainment industry.
As a
Sponsorship Consulting Intern at Wasserman, you will be an integral contributor and member of our team, honing in on the business priorities of some of the biggest brands and properties in Canada and beyond. The successful candidate will deliver against the day-to-day responsibilities, driving the needs of our clients and their goals.
As Wasserman supports hybrid working environments, the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week, in addition to remote working.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Support the team in the day-to-day management of multiple client projects
- Assist with evaluations of new marketing opportunities, development of sponsorship strategies, and measurement of existing and potential brand partnerships
- Contribute to research and data analysis efforts to inform client strategy
- Deliver against administrative tasks including recording and distributing meeting notes, budget management, open new projects, generate and deliver invoices, etc.
- Assist in creating and delivering compelling client and internal presentations
- Conduct research on potential clients to help support new business efforts
- Engage with clients to deliver on project work and build relationships
Skills & Qualifications
- Curious mindset who isn’t afraid to jump into ambiguous or abstract business problems or adapt to shifting priorities
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to dive deep into research and deliver relevant findings and insights
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; able to communicate with maturity and effectiveness at all levels of the organization
- Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, with laser sharp attention to detail, time management and exceptional organizational skills
- A self-starter attitude with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as a team, while juggling multiple tasks and deliverables
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
Minimum Experience Necessary
- Direct experience or working knowledge of marketing or business
- Interest and passion for sports, entertainment and/or culture
- Educational background is nice to have but not mandatory - Bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in marketing and/or business
Benefits
- Access and networking opportunities with our global internship program
- Participation in Wasserman’s ‘All Pro’ learning & development programs, gaining insights into all Wasserman services and products
- Access and exposure to the top sports, arts, culture, music and entertainment clients around the world
- Participation in Wasserman’s CMHA mental health programming
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
- Real-time industry experience, working alongside some of North America’s top talent, including both clients and Wasserman employees
- $17.30/hour wage
If you are a driven, forward thinker who wants to be part of a high-performance agency that puts people first, then we’d love to hear from you!
Deadline to apply: Monday, February 17th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
This is a full-time, paid position. Applicant must be either a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, or have the ability to work in Canada.
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
