Summer Intern - Strategy, Business Development & Events
Job Description
Company: Always Alpha
Always Alpha is a modern talent management firm fully focused on the limitless potential of women's sports. Founded by Olympic legend Allyson Felix and led by CEO Cosette Chaput, the first-of-its-kind firm is designed to elevate athletes, broadcasters, coaches and change-makers who are breaking barriers, owning their voices and creating a better future on and off the field of play. Always Alpha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Position Overview:
Always Alpha is seeking motivated, curious and entrepreneurial Summer Interns to support Business Development, Events and Cross-Media strategic initiatives during a critical growth phase.
This is a high-impact, hands-on internship designed for candidates interested in women’s sports, evolving media, brand partnerships and entrepreneurship. Interns will work closely with senior leadership and talent managers, contributing directly to revenue-generating initiatives, event strategy and business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Project
- Lead concepting, development and execution of key strategic summer-long projects culminating in final team presentations to leadership
Business Development & Sales Support
- Assist in building, maintaining and tracking sales opportunities, partnership pipelines and active conversations
- Research and identify brand partners aligned with major cultural and sports moments
- Support outbound pitching efforts, proposal development and follow-ups
Events & Corporate Hospitality
- Support planning and development of events and corporate hospitality experiences
- Assist with guest list curation, brand research and pitch materials
- Support development of event concepts tied to cultural moments (US Open, WNBA All Star, NWSL Finals, etc.)
- Provide execution support before and during key events
Media & Content Growth
- Assist with content planning and calendars across social, digital and emerging media
- Research women’s sports creators, media opportunities and platform trends
- Support growth experiments and audience-building initiatives
- Support Alpha affiliate platforms
Ideal Candidate
- A strong advocate for women’s sports with a clear understanding of the sports and media landscape
- Entrepreneurial self starter who thrives in a fast paced, startup environment
- Passionate about storytelling, brand building and creating meaningful moments for talent
- Interested in business development, partnerships, events and entrepreneurship
- Highly organized, proactive and able to manage multiple workstreams at once
- Clear and confident communicator with strong attention to detail and follow through
- Curious, collaborative and eager to learn
- Excited to take ownership and ask thoughtful questions
- Comfortable navigating a fast moving environment where priorities shift and ambiguity is part of the work
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team
Requirements
- Rising senior or recent college graduate
- Strong interest in women’s sports, media, marketing and business
- Experience with research, presentations or content creation is a plus
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Notion, Canva and social platforms preferred
Details
- Location: Los Angeles or New York City
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Compensation: $17/hour, 32 hours per week