Sports Business Ventures

🚀 We've launched The Playbook to help you connect with top sports industry leaders! What our platform offers: Virtual Workshops 💻 Fireside Chats 🔥 Coaching Sessions 🏆 Comprehensive Job Board 📝 Professional Team Staff Directories 📈 Valuable Resources 📂 Curated Newsletters 📰 Specialized Courses 🎓 Featuring experts from the NBA, NFL, Nike, Adidas, NWSL, PGA, WNBA, MLS, NCAA, top sports agents, and more! 🚀 Join The Playbook today! https://lnkd.in/gH_2Nqeq Thank you, Wheelhouse, for the incredible partnership!

🚀 Summer 2025 Sports & Entertainment Internship – T-Mobile T-Mobile is redefining innovation and you can be part of the team that brings its brand and network story to life through strategic sports and entertainment partnerships! This 12-week paid internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sponsorship activation, event planning, and fan engagement. 📲🔥 What You’ll Do: 🏟 Support sponsorship activations across T-Mobile’s sports & entertainment portfolio 🎭 Assist with event planning, executive briefings, and local activations 🎤 Help execute music, talent, and influencer activations 📊 Develop presentations, briefs, and reports for executive and cross-functional teams 🤝 Collaborate with key stakeholders, agencies, and vendors to bring sponsorships to life 💰 Manage activation budgets for sponsorship events and experiences Apply ASAP! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/g2gxBpTV

🚀 Sports Marketing Lead at Nike! Nike is searching for a Sports Marketing Lead to shape athlete product experiences and drive global digital athlete services! This role is perfect for those passionate about innovation, product integration, and working with elite athletes. 🏆🔥 What You’ll Do: ✅ Develop and maintain global athlete product experiences across sports marketing geographies. 🏅 Collaborate with Men’s & Women’s Global Sports Marketing teams to evolve Nike’s athlete portfolio. 📲 Drive & implement Nike’s global digital athlete service strategy to enhance engagement. 🛠 Represent Global Athlete Experience Sports Marketing in key meetings for Product & Digital strategy. 💡 Deliver strategic product touchpoints, immersive digital services, and operational efficiencies. 💥 Want to play a key role in Nike’s athlete marketing strategy? Apply now! 👟🔥 https://lnkd.in/gNsxseYA

🏆 Sports Business Ventures is a community of the most talented and passionate professionals across the sports industry. We're very excited to welcome a few of The Playbook's newest members: • Craig Swaisgood - New York Mets • Christopher Orechia, M.A. - Portland Thorns FC / WNBA Portland • Danny Nolan - Bucknell University • Allyson Balaz - Carleton University • Justin Baker - PGA TOUR • Ryan DeLaney - Bucknell Athletics Build, network and grow with your sports community today: https://lnkd.in/gtzqGpqu

The University of South Carolina's Sports Business Master’s in Sport and Entertainment Management Program is now ranked #6 globally and is also now fully online, giving you access to team presidents, sports agents, and industry leaders. Gain real-world experience with AEG, Live Nation Entertainment, and South Carolina Gamecocks while learning from the expert faculty at University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management like Danny Morrison (former Carolina Panthers President) and Susan O'Malley O’Malley (the first female president of an National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise—Washington Wizards). Break into the sports and entertainment industry—no matter where you are! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggABhWzx

📣New #jobs posted this week by some of the top brands in the world.⬇ 💻 adidas - Assistant Manager Data & Systems - https://lnkd.in/gMD4fq2d 🏀 National Basketball Association (NBA) - Media Partnerships and Distribution Coordinator - https://lnkd.in/gXMZ_6U7 💼 Fanatics - Planner, Athlete Partnerships - https://lnkd.in/gXCatK-N 🥊 Ultimate Fighting Championship - Partnership Marketing Coordinator - https://lnkd.in/gBBD5aE8 ⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States - Manager, Logistics Coordination Center - https://lnkd.in/gUrCeAkV 🏁 NASCAR - Director, Sales - https://lnkd.in/gd3midef ⚽ Major League Soccer - Data Engineer - https://lnkd.in/gZwTYF_5 📲 PrizePicks - Senior Back End Engineer - https://lnkd.in/gNWqJPz3 📹 ESPN - Senior Creative Producer - https://lnkd.in/gx6aMMBs 💼 AMB Sports and Entertainment - Coordinator, Brand Marketing & Fan Engagement - https://lnkd.in/g-DADpz5 ⚽ U.S. Soccer Federation - Senior Coordinator, Partnership Marketing - https://lnkd.in/geyZviwW ⚽ adidas - Assistant Manager Category Merchandising Soccer Apparel - https://lnkd.in/gSHaTEbW 🏁 NASCAR - Representative, Consumer Services - https://lnkd.in/gVXKsdKc 📲 Follow us (Sports Business Ventures) for more insights into sports careers, and sign up for The Playbook on our website to get help landing your dream job.

💥 Partnership Marketing Coordinator – Ultimate Fighting Championship The UFC is looking for a Partnership Marketing Coordinator to support sponsorship activations and brand partnerships! 🔥 This is an entry-level opportunity to break into sports sponsorship & activation with one of the fastest-growing global sports brands! What You’ll Do: ✅ Account Management – Support partner onboarding, weekly check-ins, and activation plans. 🎟️ Event & Hospitality Coordination – Assist with fighter appearances, fan experiences, and sponsor hospitality at major UFC events. 📢 Sponsorship Activation – Track assets, manage UFC Octagon creative approvals, and coordinate sponsor deliverables. 📱 Digital & Social Engagement – Work with teams to monitor and track sponsor content, media, and social activations. ✈️ On-Site Support – Travel to select UFC events to assist with partner activations. 📅 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gBBD5aE8

🏆 Feature Announcement! We’re excited to spotlight David Gardi - Senior Vice President of Football Initiatives for the Washington Commanders. Dave plays a key role in shaping the team’s football operations and strategy. With over 20 years of NFL experience, Dave previously served as Senior Vice President at the National Football League (NFL) where he had a leadership role in football operations, officiating, and game operations. He was instrumental in major events like the NFL Draft, Super Bowl and in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and managing labor disputes. Be sure to catch his inspiring story and all his career insights in the latest edition of The Scouting Report: https://lnkd.in/giASu98p

📣New #internships posted this week in sports.⬇ ⛈️ Oklahoma City Thunder - Intern, Marketing Media -  https://lnkd.in/gA_b8nXi ⛳ LIV Golf - Finance Intern - https://lnkd.in/gv2wnjgB 👑 Sacramento Kings - Graphic Design Intern - https://lnkd.in/gujTmSZM ⚽ Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) - Corporate Partnerships Sales Intern - https://lnkd.in/g39_y7Sc 💻 FloSports - Summer Internship - Digital Marketing - https://lnkd.in/gdXRwieu 🔥 Chicago Fire FC - Community Relations / Chicago Fire Foundation Intern - https://lnkd.in/gqNdYYXT 🏀 Chicago Sky WNBA - Marketing Intern - https://lnkd.in/gzcATiJe 🎟️ Los Angeles Sparks - Sales Academy Intern - https://lnkd.in/g4qPTGXN ⚽ Charlotte FC - Marketing Intern - https://lnkd.in/gEVDeP7u 🏈 Jacksonville Jaguars - Graphic Design Intern - https://lnkd.in/g5_37CPh 🏈 Green Bay Packers - Game Presentation Production Intern - https://lnkd.in/gz4-YXtu ⚽ Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) - Stadium Operations Intern - https://lnkd.in/gBMV-QXM 🏀 Pacers Sports & Entertainment - Digital Content Intern - https://lnkd.in/gvDhUN3T 📲 Follow us (Sports Business Ventures) for more insights into sports careers, and sign up for The Playbook on our website to get help landing your dream job.

Everyone’s career path has defining moments—big risks, tough decisions, and unexpected pivots that shape the journey. For Craig Swaisgood - that moment came when he left the public sector in Washington, D.C. to take a leap into the sports industry, even if it meant a temporary step back, or two, on the career ladder. Now, as VP of Data & Analytics for the New York Mets, Craig uses data to drive strategy, improve fan experiences, and impact decision-making across the team's business. Join us for Masterclass: Data-Driven Decision Making in Sports, where Craig will share the lessons and insights so you can understand how data is shaping the future of sports and can be leveraged in your career journey. Become a member to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gfVrrKUp