Direct-To-Consumer Product Marketing and Programming Intern
Santa Monica, CA 
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Job/Internship Description

Tennis Channel has an opening for a Summer 2024 Paid Internship! We are currently offering internships only for the 2024 Summer Semester. You'll receive hands-on experience in an exciting, fast-paced sports entertainment TV Network environment covering one of the most electrifying games in the world today - TENNIS! Our program offers terrific opportunities for students in academic programs with concentration in entertainment and/or business. Completion of our internship program does not guarantee permanent employment by Tennis Channel.

Direct-To-Consumer Product Marketing and Programming Internship (Santa Monica)

This paid internship is in our Santa Monica office and is designed to expose you to Tennis Channel's Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Marketing and Programming.

You will learn about the combined editorial and marketing operations of Tennis Channel's direct-to-consumer business and how we utilize expert digital content and marketing skills to attract and retain new generations of tennis fans. You will have the opportunity to partner with Product, Digital, and Production teams as we endeavor to create the world's best tennis viewing experience.

The goal of the department is to build and grow Tennis Channel's Direct-To-Consumer channel reach. Your learning will be optimized by you staying organized and working on new efficiencies. At the end of your internship, we hope you will understand how the Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Marketing and Programming department operates and where you think you'll best fit in should you choose a career in Direct-To-Consumer Product Marketing and Programming and/or sports television.

Our internship is onsite in our Santa Monica, CA office.

Requirements:

  • Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or be considered a recent graduate, preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
  • Must be at least in your sophomore year of an accredited college/university.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of acceptance into the program.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Must be available to work onsite in our Santa Monica, CA office approximately 15 hours each for 10 weeks, beginning Summer 2024.
  • Have accessible transportation and weekend availability.
  • An interest in sports entertainment or tennis

Some things you'll learn:

  • How to conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, narratives, brand design and more in the world of tennis.
  • Assist Director of Growth Marketing with the coordination of marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
  • How to upload, schedule, and organize digital assets and live events on our content management systems.
  • How to monitor and analyze industry best practices and emerging technologies in Direct To Consumer applications and streaming services.
  • Ride alongside customer support inquiries to learn how feedback and customer management is handled.
  • Contribute to the ideation of product features and in-app merchandising strategy.

Qualifications:

  • Passion for tennis ideal but familiarity with the sports media landscape at minimum.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Comfortable taking initiative for learning.

What to include in your application to be considered for a Tennis Channel internship:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

Tennis Channel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

About Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel is a twenty-four-hour television network, online streaming service and national print magazine circulation dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.

About Sinclair

Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

The base hourly compensation for this role is between $17.50-$19.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

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Position Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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