Who are we:
A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.
Who are you:
An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.
Job Summary:
The Arena Marketing Intern will support the development, execution, and tracking of marketing strategies to enhance awareness of upcoming events at State Farm Arena and the brand. Responsibilities include collaboration with internal teams and external event promoters, with direct reporting to the Sr. Manager of Arena Marketing. Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the student intern. (Please note, this role must live and work out of the Atlanta, GA area.)
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day management and promotion of non-Hawks events from announcement to event day.
- Assist team managing promo calendars and marketing recaps across multiple channels, including in-arena LEDs, social media, direct response, web, and PR.
- Assist team in ideating promotional posts to drive ticket sales and enhance brand engagement.
- Prepare marketing notes on upcoming events to share at weekly marketing and sales status meetings with Arena Programming team.
- Event day support as need.
Qualifications:
- Team player with strong organizational and time management skills
- Enthusiastic and fun-loving, with a passion for entertainment and pop culture
- Comfortable working unconventional hours, including nights, weekends, and occasional holidays
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop or other graphic design software is a plus
Education and Experience:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited HBCU College or University as a rising Junior and Senior
- Field of Study: Marketing, Social Media, Event Management, Finance Sustainability, Business, Communications, Hospitality, and Analytics
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!
