Interested in learning how the power of sports can bring people together through events, marketing campaigns and compelling creative? You’ve come to the right place.
At Knight Eady, we desire to create unforgettable experiences while helping brands imagine, generate, and connect with sports enthusiasts. Our team is made up of driven, energetic and focused individuals who are passionate about sports and experiential marketing. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we’d love to meet you! We are looking for strategy, events, sales, and creative interns to work with our team next semester. Read the roles and responsibilities below and apply to be considered.
Role Description
- This position, under the supervision of the Vice President of Events, Director of Events, Event Director, and events team will support the entire portfolio of Knight Eady clients and events.
- Assist at each spring event where needed both prior to event date and onsite at event.
- Pre-event tasks include but are not limited to accommodations management, inventorying, organization of event supplies, research, team communication, transferring information from forms to spreadsheets, etc.
- Onsite tasks include but are not limited to sponsor activation execution, organizing, supplying and filling coolers and beverage product, volunteer management, load-in / break-down, etc.
- Events to include:
- AHSAA State Finals | February 22 - March 1, 2025 Birmingham, AL
- Conference USA Basketball Championships | March 10 - March 15, 2025 Huntsville, AL
- SEC Gymnastics Championships | March 20 - March 22, 2025 Birmingham, AL
- Women’s Basketball March Madness Regionals | March 23 - March 31, 2025 Birmingham, AL - Collaborate with the events team, account managers and creative on upcoming events and project including managing timelines, budget, working with venues, vendors and more
- Contribute to the organization and management of all rented or purchased Knight Eady equipment, supply inventory, and storage areas.
- Assist in event planning and research for new event locations, venues, equipment, vendors, etc.
- Participate in internal and external pre-event meetings
- Work with senior leaders to establish new skills and insights
- Keep management in the loop and effectively escalate roadblocks when necessary
- Learn to properly, effectively, and efficiently work in the Google Suite, Monday.com, and Slack.
- This position might require working an adjusted schedule including evenings and weekends as needed during events
- Other duties as assigned
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*Internships are unpaid roles and must be used for class credit. Additionally, while interns are not required to work at events, attendance is appreciated.
