In the Summer of 2023, I began an internship with the New York Jets and continued working with the team throughout the Fall 2023 semester. By having this opportunity last six months, I saw everything from training camp and the filming of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” to gameday in action. This timeline allowed me to get acclimated to the department needs and my daily roles.
With a minor in Applied Data Analytics, I have a passion for working with numbers. Within the Premium Partnerships department, there was a lot of data that needed to be analyzed. That’s where I came in! My responsibilities included creating a weekly sales leaderboard that allowed our sales representatives to see their progress throughout the season, managing and overseeing a digital suite map for game days, and handling client needs for those who rented a suite for one singular game.
I learned how to read contracts, all about the renewal process for expiring suite partners, and most important, customer service skills. My favorite part of the semester was the Jets’ home opener. With a sold out stadium, the atmosphere was unmatched. We worked all summer to make sure that everything would run smoothly on gameday. It was rewarding to see our hard work pay off.
My Jets internship is an experience that I will be forever grateful for as it allowed me to live out a dream of working for an NFL team. The experience, along with lessons learned at Syracuse University, have prepared me for my new role as a Sport Brand Solutions intern at Disney.