Summer Intern - Premium Business-Crypto.Com Arena

Job Description

Summer Intern, Premium Business–Crypto.com Arena

Crypto.com Arena has an unrivaled reputation for excellence, having established itself as one of the world's busiest and most successful venues in the world. As the home of three professional sports franchises – the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, the NHL's LA Kings and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks – Crypto.com Arena has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams. The AEG owned and operated arena continues to distinguish itself as the host of major, high-profile events of national and international distinction including the 2004, 2011 & 2018 NBA All-Star Games, 2002 & 2017 NHL All-Star Games, 2000 Democratic National Convention, 2009 World Figure Skating Championships and 21 GRAMMY Awards shows.

For a quarter of a century, Crypto.com Arena has been marked with performances and special events that brought international stature to the downtown Los Angeles venue including concerts headlined by Taylor Swift, Drake, Beyoncé, Prince, U2, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Usher, Jay-Z, Keith Urban, Roger Waters, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Bublé, Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake, as well as world championship boxing, family shows and other live events.

Crypto.com Arena is not only a great venue for sports and entertainment, but it also holds a special place in the hearts of the local community. The arena has witnessed many historic moments, unforgettable performances, and become an iconic landmark in the region for the most popular and important events.

Job Summary:

AEG Internship Program offers a real-world experience that allows college students to learn the business of sports and live entertainment. This intern will have the opportunity to work with an energetic team of professionals that focuses on premium sales, services, and operations at Crypto.com Arena and Peacock Theater. Through this internship, interns will get to see the full scope of what the premium department oversees and the skills necessary to succeed within each vertical. Below are some examples of the responsibilities and experience you would gain.

Responsibilities:
• Sales:
• Learn about the Premium Sales team and what goes into closing a sale.
• Occasionally shadow the sales team on appointments.
• Service:
• Learn about the Premium Service team and what a premium services role looks like.
• Shadow service team on event nights to learn game day duties.
• Hospitality & Events:
• Learn about our H&E team and the goals.
• Assist with planning and executing member/prospect events.
• Coordinate & assist with gifting efforts.
• Business Operations, Strategy & Analytics:
• Learn what the BOSA group does and how it adds value to the premium department.
• Execute on member/prospect research, reporting and other technology efforts as needed.

Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field
• Interest in sports and live entertainment
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Forms)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong multi-tasker

Benefits:
• Access to real-world data about what drives live events and entertainment
• Gain hands-on experience in the data business that lives within live events (you will also learn event planning, marketing initiatives, and business administration)
• Network with professionals at a global leader in live events.
• Gain knowledge of a wildly popular and compelling industry, firsthand.
• Build a platform for future career growth – inside the company or beyond.
• Gain some tangible skills on how to work with data and apply to live event strategy.
• The AEG Internship Program requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week during the summer.

Intern Perks:
• Outstanding opportunity to get an inside view across the entire AEG global portfolio: sports, entertainment districts, live music and events, arenas, clubs, and theaters.
• Resume review with AEG Talent Acquisition team
• Corporate networking

Location:
• Los Angeles, California (On-site)

Pay Scale: $19.00 - $21.00

AEG is committed to developing a diverse workforce reflective of the marketplace and the communities in which we do business. We believe a diverse workforce is not merely an advantage; it is mandatory for any company to be successful in today's business climate.

Anschutz Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.

This Employer is subject to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) (LAMC 189.00)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-02v1b1-3-145-159-123-42 in your application.