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Trainee, Sponsorship & Experiential
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
m 45000 - 45000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
1 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Background
Location: Chicago IL (remote/303 E Wacker Dr. Suite 2200)
Type: Full-time non-permanent/six-month position
Division: Agency Services
Reports to:Account Executive Agency Services
Overview
Intersport a leader in sports entertainment and lifestyle marketing and media for over three decades provides expertise in the areas of:
The Trainee program is the means for entry-level hiring at Intersport. A Trainee position is full-time and covers a period of six months. Toward the end of the six-month period Intersport will determine permanent placement options based on Trainee performance market factors and Intersports ability to hire. The responsibilities of each Trainee position varies depending on the needs of the company and the interests of the addition to their day-to-day work the Trainee will gain exposure across the organization to get a well-rounded view of Intersport and of the sports and entertainment marketing industry.
Responsibilities
General
The salary for this position is $45000. If after the six-month Traineeperiodthe Trainee is converted to a permanent employee the title is adjusted to Assistant Account Executive and the salary is adjusted to $47500.
This position includes medical dental vision parental leave benefitsand 401(k) with companymatchfor qualified employees.
Qualifications
Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Chicago IL (remote/303 E Wacker Dr. Suite 2200)
Type: Full-time non-permanent/six-month position
Division: Agency Services
Reports to:Account Executive Agency Services
Overview
Intersport a leader in sports entertainment and lifestyle marketing and media for over three decades provides expertise in the areas of:
- Agency Services: brand consulting creative content production digital experiential marketing field marketing hospitality social media marketing and sponsorship consulting
- Properties owned-and-operated live sports and lifestyle events and media assets airing on broadcast and digital networks
The Trainee program is the means for entry-level hiring at Intersport. A Trainee position is full-time and covers a period of six months. Toward the end of the six-month period Intersport will determine permanent placement options based on Trainee performance market factors and Intersports ability to hire. The responsibilities of each Trainee position varies depending on the needs of the company and the interests of the addition to their day-to-day work the Trainee will gain exposure across the organization to get a well-rounded view of Intersport and of the sports and entertainment marketing industry.
Responsibilities
General
- Embody and reflect Intersports performance-based culture and commits him/herself and team to the highest standards for all agency work
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
- With direction from senior team members provide assistance in project management vendor management and in client communications (e.g. status calls status reports email and phone communications)
- Make edits to PowerPoint presentations (e.g. decks) with a high-level aesthetic and an exacting level of detail
- Provide desk research in support of client/program objectives
- Provide administration support and prep and follow-up materials for prospect/client meetings and following events
- Create and maintains administrative documents in a clear concise and detailed manner
- Help manage sports and entertainment properties in the form of status calls project management creative development and creative approvals and various administrative needs
- Assist client team in the oversight of property events including coordination and communication between Intersport departments clients and vendors
- Assist in on-site execution at the direction of the account team
The salary for this position is $45000. If after the six-month Traineeperiodthe Trainee is converted to a permanent employee the title is adjusted to Assistant Account Executive and the salary is adjusted to $47500.
This position includes medical dental vision parental leave benefitsand 401(k) with companymatchfor qualified employees.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- Zero (0) to one (1) years experience in a marketing role at an agency brand media company sports or entertainment property or related organization
- Strong interest in the sports and entertainment marketing landscape specifically sponsorship and/or experiential/event marketing
- Demonstrated ability to conduct online/desk research
- Ability to manage multiple programs/projects concurrently inclusive of a detail oriented and organized approach
- Application of superior prioritization and time-management skills
- Ability to produce high quality work at a fast pace
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive team player with a strong work ethic
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; proficiency in Excel
- Ability to travel for business on trips typically lasting between two to five days and with an interest in working in an on-site/event marketing environment
- Demonstrable graphic design capabilities (e.g. Adobe Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) a plus
Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
We fill the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers—helping brands make more meaningful connections.
