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Endorsements (Influencers & Athletes) — SponsorUniversity Web Sponsorship Scout

Launched in 2018, SponsorUnited is the leading global sports and entertainment SaaS platform, delivering actionable data and insights to build stronger marketing partnerships.

Bob Lynch | Founder & CEO:

“SponsorUnited was founded with the mission to simplify the increasingly complex sponsorship ecosystem. We strive to unite partners across all sides of the deal by providing them with unrivaled market intelligence and, ultimately, empower them to make smarter, more impactful business decisions.”

SponsorUnited's training program, SponsorUniversity, is a hands-on professional development experience designed to introduce students to the sponsorship industry. Participants gain practical exposure to real-world data management and digital research within the athlete endorsement and influencer marketing ecosystem.

We are seeking motivated interns to participate in structured learning exercises that mirror our workflows, offering supervised, educational experience in sponsorship data management. The research and analysis components are conducted primarily for learning purposes and guided practice, under SponsorUnited supervision. To prepare you for this work, you'll complete a structured and personalized training program designed to build key data management and analytical skills relevant to talent-driven brand partnerships.

Time Needed: 10–15 hours per week for 6 months

Please note this is an unpaid position with the opportunity for academic credit and is entirely remote.

Responsibilities

• Complete an online training course on data management in sponsorship, with a focus on athlete endorsements and influencer brand partnerships.
• Conduct guided research on brand deal activity through athlete social profiles, personal websites, agency rosters, and influencer platforms, as part of supervised practice.
• Learn to navigate and utilize the SponsorUnited platform effectively through step-by-step instruction and mentoring.

Areas of Focus

• Influencer and creator brand partnerships across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok
• Athlete endorsement deals across professional sports, NIL, and Olympic disciplines
• Sponsorship identification: product integrations, ambassador programs, and disclosed paid partnerships

Benefits to Students

• Gain exclusive exposure to real industry data used by sponsorship professionals at top global brands, agencies, and talent organizations.
• Development of professional and communication skills in a remote tech environment.
• Qualify for academic credit through your university's internship program.
• Earn a certificate of completion upon graduation from the program.
• Participate in gamified challenges designed to make data collection engaging and goal-driven, with special prizes.
• Structured, personalized training program focused on developing relevant industry competencies.
• Access to deep knowledge of talent marketing, brand deal structures, and sports industry professionals.

Qualifications

• Availability of 10–15 hours per week for 6 months.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and ability to work independently.
• Proficient with online research tools and platforms
• Knowledge of social media platforms, trends, hashtags, creator ecosystems, and influencer marketing concepts is a plus. 
• English Proficiency: High level of fluency in written and spoken English.
• Education: A background in (Influencer) Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, or related fields is preferred but not essential; relevant experience is equally valued.