Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Oak View Group Canada’s internship program is designed for current undergraduate or graduate students seeking hands-on experience in the sports and entertainment industry. Interns will support various client deliverables, focusing on sales and brand consulting, sponsorship strategy, and market research. This program offers the opportunity to work closely with the OVG Canada team in the Toronto corporate office, gaining exposure to key areas of the business while learning from industry professionals.

The goal is to provide interns with comprehensive exposure to working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a focus on sponsorship and brand consulting. Interns will gain practical experience in these areas through both training and real-life project work with a diverse team.

This role is expectded to run from January 12, 2026 and will end on April 13, 2026. 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $17.60 CAD

This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.

• Support client deliverables focused on sponsorship strategy, brand strategy, and sales efforts.
• Assist in the development of strategic sponsorship proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Conduct research to inform and support the creation of client proposals, with an emphasis on sales and brand alignment.
• Perform industry trend analysis, tracking the latest sponsorship deals, emerging brands, and market shifts.
• Engage in day-to-day client communication, collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of deliverables.
• Analyze sponsorship opportunities, developing recommendations based on market research and brand alignment.
• Monitor industry developments, emerging brands, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for clients.
• Create and design marketing materials, including presentation decks, visual assets, and brand collateral.
• Assist with general administrative duties and office management to support the team’s operational needs.

Key Learnings:

• Hands-on experience in the sports and entertainment industry working directly with professionals in the Toronto corporate office.
• Practical exposure to sponsorship strategy, brand consulting, and sales-focused client work.
• Experience supporting the development of sponsorship proposals and presentations tailored to real client needs.
• Strengthened market research skills through analyzing industry trends, emerging brands, competitive activity, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Growth in professional communication through day-to-day collaboration with internal teams and client communication.
• Improved ability to analyze market data and translate insights into strategic recommendations for clients.
• Experience creating decks and marketing materials, including presentations, visual assets, and branded collateral.
• Enhanced time management and organizational skills while balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Development of key professional qualities including teamwork, creativity, attention to detail, and strong work ethic.

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program in Business (Marketing, Communications, Commerce), Sport Management, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear and compelling presentations and reports.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with a strong desire to learn and build relationships within the industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A passion for the sports and entertainment industry, with a specific interest in sponsorship and brand strategy.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Key qualities sought: integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, results-driven, teamwork, creativity, leadership potential, and an eagerness to learn.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.