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.

About the Ascend Internship Program (HBCU & HSI)

Now celebrating its first year, the Ascend Internship Program is a cornerstone of OVG’s commitment to developing diverse early-career talent and expanding pathways into the sports and live entertainment industry. Designed specifically for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), this immersive experience combines hands-on learning, career development, and mentorship—helping interns build the skills and networks needed to launch impactful careers.

Program Highlights

• Career Readiness Workshops: Interactive sessions that equip interns with practical tools for professional success—communication, personal branding, interview prep, and workplace navigation.
• Mentorship: Each intern is paired with an OVG leader who provides guidance, coaching, and real-world insight throughout the program.
• Capstone Project: Interns collaborate on a team-based project tied to real challenges in sports and live entertainment, building strategic thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Capstone Showcase: The program culminates in a final presentation where interns share their work and key takeaways, celebrating their growth and contributions.

Global Partnerships Ascend Internship Description

The Global Partnerships team is responsible for connecting world-class venues with world-class brands, across more than 140 properties in the U.S., including 6 owned-and-operated venues, 35+ NBA & NHL arenas, third-party sales clients, and more. The Global Partnerships Internship offers a glimpse of a career in corporate partnerships, allowing you to learn, ideate and act on some of the most prestigious properties in sports and entertainment, with exposure in both sales and activation.

[This role applies to multiple positions and locations, including Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Coachella Valley, CA, Denver, CO, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, and Tempe, AZ.]

This role is expected to last from June 8, 2026 and will end on August 7, 2026.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $22.00 (35 hours maximum).

This position will remain open until April 10, 2026.

• Global Partnerships: Understand the daily responsibilities of property sales and management in sports & entertainment 
• Sales Process: Assist in sales pipeline growth, prospecting of brands, identify new target categories, and collaborate with sales managers related to OVG Global Partnership venues 
• Sales Platforms: Gain experience in relevant resources (Salesforce, Kore, and SponsorUnited) 
• Brand Briefs: Create brand briefs during key stages of the sales process (e.g., before prospecting and prior to introductory meetings, preparation documents for OVG executives) 
• Brand Proposals: Assist in the creation of client presentations 
• Partnership Activations: Contribute to the planning and execution of partnership activations at venue events 
• End-of-Season Recaps: Help prepare recap decks to present to clients at the end of the season 
• Other Program Details: Participate in a summer-long capstone project, engage in professional development workshops, and meetings with company executives

Key Learnings:

• Hands-on experience supporting partnership strategy and activation across OVG’s portfolio of venues and properties.

• Exposure to the development of brand sponsorships
• Understanding of how to deliver premium experiences through brand touchpoints and hospitality experiences
• Growth in leadership and communication through collaboration on high-impact projects with internal teams and brand partners.

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student or a recent graduate at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Hispanic Serving Instiution (HSI) at the time of the program start
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

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.