Job Description

Who are we:
A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

Who are you
An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

The Partnership Development & Insights Seasonal Assistant will report to the Coordinator, Partnership Development, and will mainly support the Partnership Development and Insights team, while also working alongside the Activation and Sales teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of sports partnerships, with exposure to sales strategy, partnership activation, and cross-functional collaboration across three dynamic teams: the Atlanta Hawks, the College Park Skyhawks, and State Farm Arena.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales and Proposal Support
  • Assist in designing partnership proposal decks, recaps, and mock-ups using Sportsdigita and/or other presentation platforms
  • Support proposal development through ideation, research, and asset vetting
  • Maintain and organize the department’s idea library of partnership assets and concepts
  • Provide meeting support through diligent note-taking, action item tracking, and distribution of summaries to relevant stakeholders
• Research and Insights
  • Conduct research on league and industry best practices to support new business and strengthen existing partnerships
  • Collaborate to produce a monthly report highlighting emerging trends, industry insights, and partnership opportunities
  • Perform ad-hoc research on topics such as B2B sponsorships and partner recruitment strategies
  • Aggregate and analyze partnership performance data to support recap development
• Event and Game Night Execution
  • Assist with concert and in-game promotions, partner activations, and entitlement nights
  • Capture and catalog photos from games and events; manage tagging and storage in Iconik
  • Support community and other event activations and player/talent appearances
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Sales and Activation teams to ensure alignment and execution of partnership goals
  • Maintain and regularly update the Global Partnership partner list to ensure accuracy and accessibility across teams
  • Act in a general support role to the Partnership Development & Insights team
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the Global Partnerships department

Qualifications:

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Marketing, Sports Management, Business)
  • At least one (1) year of relevant experience (internships included)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Creative and analytical thinker
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, including all event/game nights if applicable
• Preferred
  • Previous experience in sports partnerships (professional or collegiate level)
  • Familiarity with Sportsdigita or similar presentation platforms, Salesforce, KORE, Photoshop
  • Interest in pursuing a career in corporate partnerships or sports business

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.

If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!