What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Partnership Marketing & Media Sales position at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment?
Job Title: Intern
Department: Partnership Marketing & Media Sales
Business Unit: KSE
Location: Denver, CO
Reports To: Coordinator, Partnership Marketing Activation
Employment Type: Hourly – Intern
Supervisor Position: No
Timeframe: September 7th – January 3rd
Posting End Date: 08/01/2026
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Nature of Work:
- The goal of this program is to teach students or recent grads how to activate and maintain successful partnerships with corporate sponsors of Ball Arena, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Mammoth. This will be done through assisting in research, in-market and in-game promotions, special events, game day operations and outstanding client relationships. Interns will be part-time employees, scheduled for a maximum of 29 hours per week.
Examples of work performed:
- Assist in planning, setting up & executing partnership events and activations
- Executes game day responsibilities as assigned on the game day checklist
- Help execute partner activations and ensure proof of performance on game and event nights
- Meet or shadow with other departments of KSE (Game Operations, Marketing, Ticket Sales, Event Management, Community Relations, Box Office, IT or Human Resources)
- Assist the Activation Team in creating mid-season and end of season recaps and reports for clients
- Assists in researching prospective sponsorship clients and building sponsorship proposals
- Assists in tracking sponsored elements on social media and broadcast
This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Typical Office Conditions & Game Nights
Qualifications
- Students in established major going into 3rd or 4th year of college education, grad student or recently graduated, required.
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
Performance Requirements/Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple departments
- Able to work all assigned office hours and game nights from September through January
Internship Requirements
- All Colorado Interns are required to attend all KSE Internship Program hosted events that occur during business hours. If unable to attend due to work, school or unforeseen circumstance, the Intern must inform the Internship Program Committee.
- All Interns are required to participate in the KSE Mentorship Program by meeting with assigned Mentor in person or virtually at least for the initial meet-up.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $19.29 /hr.
- Maximum of 29 hours per week
Benefits Include
- 401K plan/Employer Match
Applications must be received by: 08/01/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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