Location: Newark,NJ, USA
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Internship 2025
Newark, NJ
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 Delaware Blue Coats, and the Utica Comets. 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.
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.
Job Description
Position Summary:The Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment ( HBSE ) summer internship program is an 8-week, part-time paid internship program that provides real-world work experience in the sports and entertainment field. Interns will meaningfully contribute to our efforts to be the world's most impactful sports and entertainment company in the world while participating in events and activities designed to broaden their knowledge of the industry.
The Internship Program is scheduled to start on Monday, June 2ndand ends Friday, August 1stwith the entire week of June 30thoff. Opportunities may be available in a variety of departments including but not limited to: Marketing, Content, Game Presentation, Ticket Sales, Corporate Partnership Sales & Activation, Arena Operations, Event Operations, Finance, Impact & Inclusion, and Team Operations. *Departments are subject to change.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
+ Department specific projects, tasks, and assignments.
+ 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/participate in additional company events.
Qualifications:
+ To qualify for the Program, interns must be currently enrolled (either entering junior or senior year) or have already completed within the last two years an accredited undergraduate or graduate program with a strong nexus to the assignment area (e.g., Marketing intern should be studying marketing or some other business-centric major) -OR- have 3-4 years of relevant experience with a GED/ High School Diploma.
+ Must be able to report in-person, three (3) days a week to either the Prudential Center/New Jersey Devils office in Newark, NJ or the Philadelphia 76ers office in Camden, NJ.
+ Must be in excellent academic standing.
+ Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Must be able to commit to working 21 hours a week in person 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.
Working Conditions:This position generally requires that work be performed from the Prudential Center/New Jersey Devils offices or the Philadelphia 76ers office, but attendance at events taking place in the arena or offsite, may be required. This position requires the ability to lift 10 lbs.
Process:Everyone who completes an application will receive an automated email with a link to complete a self-guided video interview on SparkHire. Incomplete applications and/or video interviews will not be accepted.
A few considerations:*HBSE does not provide laptops for interns (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis).*Interns are responsible for being able to regularly commute to and from their designated work site for the duration of the program.*Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual phone inquiries or follow-up emails. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly.
Skills & Requirements