Sports Business Operations Business Season - Student Associate Program
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
New York, NY
About the Role & Program
The intern will support the ESPN International team on marketing and event planning tasks related to the 2025 CAMPUS Invitational, a collegiate basketball event taking place in New York City. The role may also involve supporting other ongoing ESPN International projects as needed. The program dates are June 2nd through August 8, 2025.
What You Will Do
• Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns aimed at driving ticket sales and live attendance for the 2025 CAMPUS Invitational
• Work closely with various ESPN teams including marketing, events, communications, and operations to ensure alignment across all promotional activities
• Conduct audience research, competitive benchmarking, and identify local marketing opportunities in the NYC area
• Assist in organizing and executing in-person promotional activations (e.g., campus events, street promotions, pop-ups)
• Track and report on marketing campaign performance, ticketing data, and attendance trends
• Support general administrative and coordination tasks across ESPN International initiatives
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluent English and Chinese (speaking, reading & writing skills).
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across teams
• Interest in sports marketing, live events, and international project work
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Previous internship or project experience in marketing, event operations, or consumer outreach
• Familiarity with college sports culture or live event ticketing strategies
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments and working across time zones
Education
• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Marketing, Event Management, Sports Management, Communications or related major preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
• Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the New York City area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
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The pay rate for this role in New York is $22 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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