Internship Program

The LA Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) is the official organization for the City of Los Angeles to seek, host, promote and retain special sports and entertainment events that stimulate the economy by increasing tourism and enhancing the image of Los Angeles as an event destination. College students have the opportunity to learn more about careers in the sports and entertainment fields by participating in the internship program offered by LASEC.

 
Company:
LA Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC)
 
 
Job Title:
Marketing Intern
 
 
Job Type:
Internship
 
 
Wages/Salary:
Non-paid
 
 
Days/Hours:
Monday-Friday; 12-15 hours/week (some weekends)
 
 
Job Location:
333 S. Hope St., 18th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071
 
 
Contact:
Cindy Johnson, Manager
 
 
Telephone:
(213) 236-2361
 
 
Fax:
(213) 236-2368
 
 
Email:
 


REQUIREMENTS

  • Currently enrolled in a college/university and have two years of undergraduate course work completed towards a degree in related fields (preferred but not required)
  • Display an interest in business marketing, communications or public relations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Outgoing and enthusiastic personality
  • Computer and typing skills (word processing, excel spreadsheets and web design experience is a plus)
  • Knowledge of the various sport and entertainment venues, teams and shows in Los Angeles (preferred but not required)
  • Interest in planning and organizing events


INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

  • Internship is for a semester (10-12 weeks or equivalent)
  • Hours are part-time (12-15 hours a week) and intern will work on-site during regular business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends
  • Intern will work on a variety of projects (creating sports and entertainment calendar, updating website, updating industry databases, marketing/PR assistance and administrative office support)
  • Intern will assist with event planning and hosting (i.e. registration, silent auction, receptions, hospitality) for LASEC’s major events including the Golf Classic, GRAMMY Weekend, LA Marathon President’s Reception, Emmy Weekend and other events
  • Intern will be in an office environment and assist with answering phones, making copies, stuffing envelopes, working on spreadsheets, etc.
  • Internship provides a great opportunity to meet new people, network with outside companies and interface with sports and entertainment industry executives

 

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

A LIST OF PAST INTERNS AND THEIR CURRENT COMPANY:

Linda Alpert Wolfgang Puck Catering
Jenna Bennett Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Laura Diamond Guess? Inc.
Katie Smith Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular
DeMarcus Williams AEG
 
333 South Hope Street, 18th Floor • Los Angeles, CA 90071 • (213) 236-2393
©2006-2008 LA Sports & Entertainment Commission. All rights reserved.