What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Development Intern - Summer 2025! position at NESN?
We are looking for a strategically-minded, analytic problem-solving intern to support NESN’s Corporate Development department. This is a great opportunity for a full-time MBA student looking to gain experience in a fast-paced work environment while learning how to think critically to investigate growth opportunities in the sports and media industry.
This is a part time internship at about 15-20 hours per week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.
As of Fall 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.
Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.
NESN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.
This is a part time internship at about 15-20 hours per week.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct industry and market research.
- Run scenario analyses and build financial models to assess opportunities.
- Synthesize findings for executive level review.
- Create materials to pitch opportunities to third parties.
- Ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Currently enrolled as a full-time MBA student.
- Must have the ability to think strategically (i.e., “big picture”) while also being extremely detail-oriented.
- Strong desire to channel curiosity to create actionable insights and opportunities.
- Ability to draw parallels from other industries and companies to “connect the dots.”
- Ability to concisely summarize data and research and communicate key findings and recommendations.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision, but also able to work effectively within a team environment.
- Must embrace the NESN Core Values; People, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Social Responsibility
NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.
As of Fall 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.
Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.
NESN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.
