Government Relations Internship

The government relations Sports Media, Inc. internship position directs the evaluation, selection, activities, and actions of federal, state, and local government lobbyists.

The intern will assist with the development and implementation of government relations and policy agenda for event centers.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of and experience in environmental policy, strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work well with a broad range of people and entities, and motivation and drive to excel in the position. This will be a remote work position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses and prepare complex reports
• Support and advance the center’s government relations and advocacy agenda at the local, state, and federal levels
• Develop policy positions on matters relevant to the mission of the center.
• Prepare memos, draft regulations and legislation, prepare public testimony, and develop advocacy materials
• Prepare follow-up materials to meetings and requests for data or analysis by governmental and legislative authority.
• Other related duties as required

Requirements

• Current undergraduate majoring in government relations or any related field
• Experience analyzing complex and sensitive intergovernmental issues, developing and making recommendations to staff
• Ability to think critically and strategically
• Make appropriate and sound decisions after weighing alternatives.
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills
• Strong time management, planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with little direction and supervision
• Timely completion of projects, and flexibility to take on unplanned assignments
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Google Docs (Word, Excel) and Slack (teachable)
• Familiar with Zoom for weekly calls

About Sports Media

Sports Media, Inc. is a sports marketing agency which offers a media buying and planning services, we work for ad agencies as well as independent advertisers, placing advertising in stadium and arenas throughout the World.

Sports Media positions itself as a full service provider of sports marketing services with a strategic focus on fast and accurate information along with creative new ideas which shows the industry how Sports Media products and services meet that need.

Sports Media in cooperation with their suppliers, stadiums, ballparks, and arenas will bring new media to the sports and entertainment industry.

Sports Media is in the business of bringing media sellers and buyers together, as well as offering sports sponsorship assistance and the following flagship products. If it can be Branded we can deliver.