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Strategy and Operations Intern – YES Network (NYC)
The YES Network, America’s pre-eminent regional sports network, is seeking a motivated Strategy & Operations Intern to join our team in New York City. In this role, you will support day-to-day operations of our streaming app, The Gotham Sports App, help streamline operational processes, and assist with projects that expand YES Network’s reach among Yankees and Nets fans. This is a great opportunity for a student interested in sports, media, and digital platforms to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Strategy and Operation team to ensure smooth Gotham Sports App digital operations (e.g., content delivery, user analysis, product analytics)
- Help review digital processes and contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing platform performance and customer experience
- Conduct industry research to help support actionable insights and recommendations for the business and ad-sales teams
- Work with the Data & Analytics team in preparing and distributing reporting for internal stakeholders and surfacing key daily/monthly trends
- Help generate new business ideas and develop presentations for executive stakeholders
- Support ad-hoc projects and assignments as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work effectively with different teams and build positive working relationships
- Self-starter with ability to tackle complex problems in an ambiguous environment
- Track record of work and/or academic experience with strategic analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary
- Passion for the business of sports, future of media, intersection of entertainment and technology
- No prior experience in media technology or streaming required—just curiosity and willingness to learn!
About YES Network
The YES Network, America’s pre-eminent regional sports network, owns the exclusive regional media rights to the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Nets. In addition to live Yankees and Nets games and related pregame and postgame coverage, YES televises numerous Yankees- and Nets-themed original programs such as its Homegrown series, The Stadium, Yankees Magazine and Nets Magazine. The network also airs Yankees minor league games, original biography, interview and magazine programs, college sports, and AC Milan soccer. YES has earned 161 Emmy Awards since its 2002 launch.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law