Thank you for your interest in the Comcast-Spectacor Internship Program. If your ultimate ambition is a career in the sports and entertainment industry, this program is an excellent first step.

OUR MISSION:

To recruit and develop the finest individuals in the sports and entertainment industry. We recognize the importance of each individual and will promote his/her active role in the ultimate success of Comcast-Spectacor. We intend to achieve first-class status as an internship program through steadfast, professional commitment to integrity, character, and service. We will exemplify the principles and discipline of a first-class sports organization in approach, in product, and in the results attained.

WHY DO YOUR INTERNSHIP WITH COMCAST-SPECTACOR:

We believe that the internship is the cornerstone of a student’s professional preparation. It allows a student to apply classroom theories, concepts and prior experience in a practical, professional setting. We’ve structured our program accordingly.

DID YOU KNOW:

• Our internship program is our primary source of candidates for full-time, entry-level positions
• Nearly 20% of our interns have been selected for full-time employment, and many continue their professional growth & development within the company
• Comcast-Spectacor was recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as the Best Place to Work in 2006 & 2008

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Open to COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY; Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students
• Must be seeking an internship for class credit as a prescribed part of curriculum
• Part-time and full-time internships available
• Some game nights and/or weekends may be required depending on the position; ability to work a flexible schedule preferred
• Must demonstrate professionalism, a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a “can-do” approach
• No financial compensation is available, and housing and travel are the responsibility of the student

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS:

Customer Service/Box Office

• Knowledge of team philosophies and policies
• Professionally handle customer service inquiries and issues
• Provide support to the 76ers sales team and Customer Service Managers
• Oversee Smart Circle ticketing program. This includes and is not limited to processing, printing, and mailing orders along with following up with customers.
• Help process and all full season, partial season ticket, and group tickets
• Assist ticket department with season ticket holder mailings
• Interact and assist Season Ticket Holders during game nights at the Customer Service table.
• Work with the Box Office during game nights to assist with ticket issues
• Create and maintain ticket department databases and spreadsheets
• Perform all other duties as assigned
   

Live Events

• Assist in writing the scripts for each home game
• Work on the game day crew, assisting and carrying out promotions during the games
• Update/create spreadsheets
• Manage/update budget information
• Brainstorm with 3601 Creative Group, internal Advertising agency of Comcast-Spectacor
• Help create new in-game contests, videos and other additions to enhance game presentation
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Marketing

• Fulfillment of customer service phone inquiries
• Responsible for coordination of collateral material such as promotional material such as promotional pieces, media releases, schedules, calendars, monthly newsletters, etc.
• Lead grassroots initiatives
• Assist with Read to Achieve, Basketball 101, Summer-Hoops Tour, and other 76ers community oriented programs
• Responsible for maintenance of contact lists/database
• Assist with marketing staff on 76ers radio, print, new media, and television promotions
• Assist with marketing staff various projects involving research and design
• Assist with interaction and coordination of the 76ers Greeters (aka Fan Squad)
• Participate in brainstorming sessions
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

New Media

• Building and creating web pages using the NBA publishing system
• Writing and posting content for the website
• Building and maintaining photo galleries for players and organization events
• Organizing and archiving digital photos of team events
• Editing and proofreading website content for accuracy
• Checking that the links on the website are functioning properly
• Miscellaneous game night responsibilities
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Sales

• Assist in coordination of special sales-related events, special projects, off-site presentations, trade shows, open houses, etc.
• Organize and assist in mass marketing campaigns and collateral, including direct mail pieces
• Assist in prospecting leads for Corporate Sales Managers
• Assist in assignments directed by the Vice President of Sales and Director of Ticket Sales
• Assist in customer service / phone relations
• Perform some clerical duties as assigned
• Assist in group ticket mailings and handling single-game tickets for premium clients
• Stocking and maintenance of promotional items/inventory & distribution for group nights during games
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Statistics

• Record, decipher, and log the box score of every Philadelphia 76ers game
• Record, decipher, and log the box scores from every game throughout the NBA
• Record, update individual/team statistics for both the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA
• Record, update a complete team play-by-play of every game in the NBA
• Record, update a complete individual play-by-play for players in the NBA
• Assist the statistics staff with various individual projects involving research and design
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

COMPANY PROFILE:

Comcast-Spectacor (comcast-spectacor.com) is the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment company which owns the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL), the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL), the two arenas in which their teams play, the Wachovia Center and Wachovia Spectrum, four Flyers Skate Zone community ice skating and hockey rinks and Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.

In addition, Comcast-Spectacor is also the principal owner of Global Spectrum, the fastest growing firm in the public assembly management field with more than 70 facilities throughout the United States and Canada; Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage service provider; New Era Tickets, a ticketing and marketing company for public assembly facilities; Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company; and 3601 Creative Group, a full-service in-house advertising agency. In a partnership with Disson Skating, Comcast-Spectacor annually produces 10 nationally televised figure skating spectaculars on NBC.

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