Global Partnership Graduate Associate at Orlando Magic

Kick‑start your career in sports and entertainment. Our Graduate Associate Program is a full‑time, immersive, post‑graduate opportunity designed for recent college graduates who are ready to gain real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, professional sports organization. This program offers hands‑on learning, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to leaders across the business — all while working in a collaborative, high‑energy environment. Click on Watch to hear more about the program. This position will start on 7/13/26 and run through 6/25/27. A quick summary about the Global Partnership Graduate Associate role: The Global Partnership Graduate Associate will focus on supporting to all members of the Global Partnerships department in order to gain insight and experience into the operation of a professional sports organization, particularly as it relates to sponsorship development and activation. What the Global Partnership Graduate Associate will be responsible for: • Assist the Activation/Renewal team with daily tasks under the supervision of the Account Managers and Representatives. • Assist in organizing and executing Global Partner activities and events. • Track and manage Global Partner promotions and prize fulfillment. • Execute game night duties as directed, including but not limited to: collecting photos, concourse table and Fan Fest set-up for sponsors, assist Marketing department with sponsorship contest fulfillment, etc. • Support Global Partnership business development team in managing hospitality tickets and generating new leads, while contributing creative ideas to enhance partnership assets. • Assist renewal and new business team with the creation of proposal presentations, including research of prospective partners, compiling support metrics/data and copywriting. • Assist with activation tracking and contract fulfillment as requested. • Attend client meetings with Account Managers and Representatives as requested. • Assist Activation/Renewal team with Season Recap presentations. • Update and distribute the following reports weekly: partner contracts and account summaries, partner promotions update report, department invoices and current partner lists. • Work with the Creative Services and Marketing departments to fulfill partner-related signage and promotional needs. • Maintain awareness of sponsorship/market trends and knowledge relative to what Orlando Magic Global partners and their like competitors are executing in other markets and/or professional leagues. • Attend and participate in weekly departmental sales, activation, and game-related marketing meetings. • Attend all organized Graduate Associate-related functions as determined by the Graduate Associate Program, i.e., Graduate Associate Training Camp. • General office duties: Data entry, copying, filing, faxing, maintaining mailing lists, ordering office supplies, and collecting and distributing departmental mail. • All other duties as assigned. What the Global Partnership Graduate Associate needs to have: • Post Grad (recent college graduates within 24 months of graduation) or graduate-level college students required. • Degree in Marketing and/or Sports Management preferred. • 1-2 years of marketing or sports management experience preferred. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other related computer skills required. • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well with tight deadlines. • Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and support multiple high level executive positions. • Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative. • Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over. • Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships. • Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills. • A willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department. What we offer you: Compensation and Benefits: • $18/hour plus overtime • 5 days of PLT • Game tickets during Magic season (as available) • 40% discount on Orlando Magic merchandise • Medical coverage option Relocation Information: • Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the Graduate Associate (Please note that while we have a hybrid work model, this does require you to live and work out of the Orlando, Florida area.) • Reliable transportation is also needed Working Hours: • Office Hours - M-F, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • Based on role determines in office and remote working by the manager ...