HBSE Summer 2023 Internship
WHO WE ARE:
Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, the Delaware Blue Coats, the Utica Comets, the Sixers Innovation Lab Crafted by Kimball, and renowned esports franchise Dignitas. Led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. HBSE also strives to positively impact the local communities in which it operates through the powerful platform of sports.
HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do. Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. hosts more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events annually and is the fourth-ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base. Prudential Center is also home to the brand-new GRAMMY Museum Experience, the first and only of its kind on the east coast.
The Philadelphia 76ers organization is one of the most storied franchises in American sports, led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. The 76ers have attracted the industry’s top leadership talent from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, UFC and NCAA, resulting in one of the most exciting, rewarding, and dynamic work environments within the sports industry. The 76ers offer a best-in-class workplace culture built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
At HBSE, we engage, represent and reflect diverse voices of employees, players fans and communities. We are dedicated to hiring the best talent that is reflective of where we live, work and play – across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment (“HBSE”) internship program is an 8-week, part-time paid internship program that provides a balance of real-world work experience in the sports and entertainment field and structured educational sessions with industry leaders. Interns will meaningfully contribute to our efforts to be the world’s most impactful sports and entertainment company in the world. Interns will participate in training programs, events and activities designed to broaden their knowledge of the industry. The Internship Program is scheduled to start on May 23rd and ends July 21st with a week off the week of July 4th.
INTERNSHIP DEPARTMENTS MAY INCLUDE:
- New Jersey Devils Marketing
- Entertainment Marketing
- Partnership Sales
- Partnership Activation
- Ticket Sales and Service
- Premium Sales and Service
- Hockey Operations
- Event/Arena Operations
- Human Resources
- Guest Services
- Game Presentation – 76ers
- Content
- Partnership Solutions
- Strategy & Analytics
- Global Partnerships
- Diversity and Impact
- Finance
*Departments subject to change
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Project tasks and assignments from specific assigned department
- Attend weekly team meetings; company-wide meetings and other meetings as scheduled
- Participate in day one orientation, which acclimates interns to their work environment, and sets HBSE expectations
- Attend HBSE training programs and weekly lunch and learns hosted by internal experts, as well as events and activities designed to broaden knowledge of our operations and the industry at large
- Attend coaching sessions outside of their assigned department to aid in further relationships being formed
- Participation in a community service event
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A recent college graduate or current college; or or High School Degree/GED with 4 years of relevant experience
- Entering their Junior or Senior year at an accredited College or University
- Degree/Program must be with a strong nexus to the assignment area (e.g., Marketing intern should be studying marketing or some other business-centric major)
- Must be able to report in-person, three (3) days a week at either our Newark, NJ offices in the Prudential Center or our Camden, NJ offices at the Philadelphia 76ers Practice Facility.
- Must be in excellent academic standing
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to commit to 20-hour, in person work week for the full 8-week Program
- Should possess leadership skills demonstrated through relevant extracurricular activities along with meaningful internship or other experience
- Additional departmental specific qualifications may be determined
- Ability to provide own laptop computer preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This position generally requires that work be performed from the Prudential Center/New Jersey Devils offices or the Philadelphia 76ers Practice Facility, but attendance at events taking place in the arena or offsite, may be required.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Required: As of the first day of employment, you must be able to demonstrate proof that you are fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against COVID-19, unless you are granted a medical or religious exemption in accordance with Company policy.
PROCESS:
- The application process will automatically take you to a questionnaire, followed by a self-guided interview video on SparkHire. Applications will not be considered complete without the SparkHire video interview completed. Self-guided videos must be completed by December 16th by Midnight EST.