Intern - Marketing

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Summary

Are you looking to joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community through basketball? Join the Detroit Pistons team and our mission to empower!

Our 2023 Fall Internship Program is an 8-month program designed to provide college students and recent graduates with a once in a lifetime opportunity within the sports and entertainment industry. We designed our program to deliver real life, hands-on experience that can be readily applied to future challenges and professional pursuits.

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat demeanor that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you!

What you'll be doing
• Oversight of Pistons gameday brand experience inclusive of sourcing vendors and other creative assets, setup and tear down of game day activations where applicable and other duties as assigned
• Assist in planning and execution of in-season experiential event activations supporting marketing and revenue teams
• Work alongside brand team in finalizing, executing & distributing of 23-24 season giveaways and theme night calendars
• Develop creative solutions for gifting packaging, unique items and small business inclusion as it relates to influencer, partner and player gifting
• Curate new experiences for recipients of Pistons Fan Mail
• Assist in organization and development of influencer database, assist in influencer/brand recaps and creator research
• Work on research for standard processes around experiential marketing, brand strategy and influencer engagement
• Manage placing creative orders, event space booking, photography requests and following other internal processes as assigned
• Support all aspects of the retail, influencer, brand & event marketing vertical as needed

What we're looking for
• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, studying Communications, Marketing, Sports management, Business, or a related field.
• Must be flexible and eager to learn.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are hungry, proactive, and possess a positive attitude.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary as it relates to Pistons game days and events.
• Ability to commit to the full 8-month assignment
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center and Little Caesars Arena.
• Must be able to provide your own housing throughout the duration of the internship.

Covid-19

The Detroit Pistons organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from public health authorities and our medical advisors, we require that all Pistons employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will consider requests for exemptions to accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

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.