SponsorUniversity Web Sponsorship Scout (Internship)

Company: SponsorUnited
Industry: Arts & Entertainment
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per week for 6 months
Compensation: Unpaid (opportunity for academic credit)

About SponsorUnited

Launched in 2018, SponsorUnited is the leading global sports and entertainment SaaS platform, delivering actionable data and insights to build stronger marketing partnerships. Our mission is to simplify the sponsorship ecosystem, uniting partners and empowering them to make smarter business decisions.

About SponsorUniversity

SponsorUniversity is a hands-on professional development program designed to introduce students to the sponsorship industry. Participants gain practical exposure to real-world data management and digital research within the global sports and entertainment ecosystem. This program offers supervised, educational experience in sponsorship data management through structured learning exercises that mirror our workflows.

Your Role

You will participate in structured learning exercises mirroring our workflows, gaining supervised, educational experience in sponsorship data management. The research and analysis components are conducted primarily for learning purposes under SponsorUnited supervision. You will complete a structured training program to build key data management and analytical skills relevant to the sponsorship industry.

Responsibilities

• Complete an online training course on data management in sponsorship, focusing on the music, arts, and entertainment industry.
• Conduct guided research on sponsorship and brand partnership activity through music and festival platforms, arts and venue websites, and social media.
• Learn to navigate and utilize the SponsorUnited platform effectively through step-by-step instruction and mentoring.

Areas of Focus

• Sponsorship and brand partnership activity across the arts and entertainment landscape (music festivals, performing arts, art exhibits, cultural festivals, parades).
• Brand activation across leisure and recreation properties (amusement parks, trade shows & associations, casinos).
• Venue and facilities research (professional sports venues, music/concert venues, event/entertainment venues, convention centers, hotels & resorts).
• Digital marketing, social content strategy, and arts-brand alignment.

Benefits to Students

• Exclusive exposure to real industry data used by top global brands, agencies, and entertainment properties.
• Development of professional and communication skills in a remote tech environment.
• Qualify for academic credit through your university's internship program.
• Earn a certificate of completion upon program graduation.
• Participate in engaging, gamified data collection challenges with special prizes.
• Structured, personalized training program focused on relevant industry competencies.
• Access to deep knowledge of arts and entertainment industry professionals and brand ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Availability of 10–15 hours per week for 6 months.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and ability to work independently.
• Proficient with online research tools and platforms; familiarity with music, live entertainment, or arts media is a plus.
• Strong visual awareness and ability to recognize brand integrations, sponsorship signage, and advertising placements.
• High level of fluency in written and spoken English.
• A background in Marketing, Music Business, Arts Administration, Communications, Entertainment Management, or related fields is preferred but not essential; relevant experience is equally valued.