Job Title: Talent Management Intern
Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
Term: January 11, 2027 – June 30, 2027
Position Type: Full-time desired; will consider part-time candidates (20-40 hours per week)
Compensation: Unpaid; Candidates have the opportunity to receive academic credit for this internship position.
Job Summary: Ready to work with elite athletes and global brands? As an Athelo Group intern, you’ll be at the center of campaigns for names like Michelob Ultra, VISA, and Microsoft, gaining hands-on experience from day one. Athelo Group is a sports marketing agency built around one simple observation: when brands and athletes team up for an effective partnership, everyone wins. Rooted in our 5 E’s–Educate, Enhance, Entertain, Evolve, Empathize–our team of trailblazers relentlessly seeks ways to problem-solve and build through innovation and creativity. As a growing agency, we are seeking motivated individuals with a growth mindset and drive for success. In the role as the Talent Management Coordinator, you will be tasked with assisting the Talent Management Team with day-to-day responsibilities, including athlete recruitment and management, strategic ideation, and campaign development for the company as well as our clients. Applicants must be detail-oriented, articulate communicators, adaptive to client needs, and exhibit a proactive mindset.
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Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary assistant to the CEO in daily operations.
- Identify and recruit new athletes for agency representation.
- Develop and sustain strong relationships with athletes and clients.
- Facilitate communication between the agency and our clients to ensure smooth collaboration.
- Communicate regularly with athletes to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed promptly.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings between clients and agency representatives to discuss strategies, campaigns, and contractual matters.
- Provide regular updates to both athletes and clients on ongoing projects, endorsements, and contractual negotiations.
- Interact and communicate daily with brands and properties to support positive relationships that foster enhanced partnerships.
Core Competencies
- Adaptable, High Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Organized, Self-Starter, Proactive, Strategy-Led, Creative, Results-Driven, Time Management.
General
- Adopt the Athelo Group culture of professionalism, integrity, effectiveness, and dynamic attitude that contributes to an internal environment of teamwork and promotes a positive brand image.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth by going above and beyond.
- Program skills: advanced knowledge of G Suite, Microsoft Office, Square Space, Mail Chimp, Canva, and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Threads, Monday, etc. preferred.
- Proficient in both verbal and written communication.
- Proven ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
- Maintain standards and professionalism with colleagues, clients, and partners during fluctuating workloads.
- Contagious passion for sports, brand, and athlete marketing.
- Willingness to assume an advanced role and be a direct representative of a fast-growing agency at a client-facing level.
- Uphold team standards by supporting colleagues in meeting their service/quality levels and targets.
- Develop effective working relationships with other team members and external partners.
- Foster and sustain new relationships on behalf of the agency.
- Oversee daily tasks to ensure business needs are consistently met.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to grow your network by meeting with industry professionals from brands, agencies, and properties alike – from account managers to key decision makers, business owners and beyond.
- Monthly social hours with the team (in-person or virtual, depending on location).
- Opportunities may arise to attend athlete events, in-person meetings, production and/or media days on a case-by-case basis.
Education and Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university (all concentrations will be considered).
- 1-2 years of related experience and/or training preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position may require the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds, for in-person work opportunities.
Work Environment
This job operates fully remotely, offering the option to work from anywhere, with the opportunity to attend in person at our Norwalk, CT office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Cover Letter
*Incomplete applications will not be considered*
Deadline
Email application to careers@athelogroup.com by September 12, 2026 to be considered.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.