We are looking for enthusiastic and driven marketing interns to join the Burns Entertainment team for Fall 2026!
Students: This is an unpaid internship. Check with your Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting to determine how you might do this internship for credit.
As an intern, you will receive hands-on training in all aspects of the sports and entertainment marketing business. In addition to supporting our executives in social media marketing, public relations, advertising, business development and agency relations, you will also participate in the creative development of the business. This includes brainstorming sessions, researching celebrities, athletes and influencers for possible events and campaigns, and creating detailed proposals for clients.
Throughout the internship, you will receive a hands-on, one-of-a-kind experience with vast exposure to the entertainment and sports industry to prepare you for your future career. Some of our past interns have gone on to work for top-ranked, leading organizations, such as Edelman, THG Sports, Epic Sports & Entertainment, ICF Next, Zeno Group, Buzz Weekly Magazine and MSG.
Current Internship Opportunities
Although your experience at Burns Entertainment and Sports Marketing will encompass all aspects of the industry, internship assignments are separated into two company divisions.
- Endorsements/Advertising/Public Relations/Social Media
- Business Development/Brand & Agency Partnerships
Responsibilities:
- Researching celebrity, athlete and influencer names for client campaigns
- Build client proposals
- Comfortable with media outreach
- Participating on client calls
- Creating travel itineraries and travel logistics for clients
- Producing and editing contracts from company templates
Interns will receive hands-on training in all aspects of the sports & entertainment marketing business. Intern assignments include working in one of our two company divisions: PR/Gifting & Advertising/Celebrity, Speaking Engagements or Business Development. Training will cover contracts, research methods, use of the databases, as well as general office skills. In addition, you will be provided with periodic informal seminars by Burns staff members on their areas of business. Interns will also meet with the Intern Coordinator on a regular basis in addition to getting regular feedback from staff on projects.
Under our supervision, you will assist Burns executives with all aspects of PR campaigns, endorsement campaigns, speaking engagements, personal appearances and other events. You will participate in the creative side of the business by involvement in brainstorming sessions, researching celebrities, influencers and athletes for possible events and campaigns, and compiling full bios for client proposals. You may also assist with event/campaign logistics and some customer service tasks.
*If you want to be a part of this amazing unpaid opportunity, earn academic credit (if needed) while gaining work force experience, please send your cover letter with what term you are seeking and resume directly to: Janell Santiago – Operations Manager janell.santiago@burnsent.com
**All internships will be remote.
Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.