Marketing / Business Development intern at Beyond Sports (Alkmaar, Netherlands)
Beyond Sports· Alkmaar, Netherlands·
Role details
Guidance By An Experienced Team Lead · Opportunity To Work On Own Internship Project Or Graduation Thesis · Supportive Environment
Summary
Gain hands-on experience in marketing and business development by supporting campaign execution, market research, and client pitches. This role involves creating content, analyzing competitors, and assisting top-tier sports clients while working on a personal internship project.
Job description
Join Our Team as a Marketing/Business Development Inter at Beyond Sports
This a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both marketing and business development, working to drive brand awareness and expand our market presence. In this role, you will assist in creating and executing marketing campaigns while helping to identify new business opportunities and contribute to projects for top-tier clients such as the NHL, ESPN and UEFA.
In addition to contributing to the daily operations of our Marketing and Business Development departments, you'll have the opportunity to work on your own internship project or graduation thesis. At Beyond Sports, we encourage you to maximize your internship experience and enhance both your professional and personal skills. You'll be guided by an experienced team lead, ensuring you get the most out of your time with us.
Your tasks and responsibilities
Marketing
- Support the team in brainstorming, creating, and executing campaigns for company initiatives, projects and promotions.
- Stay up to date with the latest marketing trends and proactively suggest ideas for content, campaigns, and PR activities.
- Assist in the creation of content for social media and blogs, including video shoots support.
- Assist in the planning and distributing of internal communications both within the company and the wider Sony group.
- Organize and manage Beyond Sports’ marketing assets.
- Monitor and report on PR activities related to key projects.
- Conduct research and competitor analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Business Development
- Conduct market research to identify potential markets, clients, industry trends
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions to create the best projects and experiences for new and existing clients
- Assist in crafting pitches, presentation decks for clients
Who are you?
- Passionate about sports, technology - or both!
- You are available 4-5 days a week in our office for at least 5/6 months.
- You would describe yourself as proactive, creative and a team player.
- Strong command of English, both in writing and speaking.
- Capable of working efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel required).
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- We prefer that the intern is enrolled at a Dutch university or college for the entire duration of the internship and must provide us with an internship agreement.
- Bonus: Graphic design skills or experience with Figma, Canva or other design tools.
About Beyond Sports
Beyond Sports is an AI-based data analysis and visualisation company that offers a new way of experiencing sports. Our Emmy Award-winning visualisation platform enables real-time digital sports engagement solutions for leagues, broadcasters, brands and ultimately the end consumers. We deliver sports content spreading from traditional media all the way to the Metaverse. As part of Sony's sports businesses we aim to shake up the industry through data and entertainment.
Join us!
We’re excited to welcome enthusiastic and talented interns who are ready to make a difference in the future of sports technology. Join us at Beyond Sports, where you'll have the chance to contribute to innovative sports experiences and grow your skills in a supportive environment.
Why work at Beyond Sports
- Culture & Environment: Described as “more like a living room than a corporate space,” with an open, modern office overlooking canals in Alkmaar. High value placed on diversity — 17 nationalities among 50+ team members.
- Workspace & Perks: In-office role with two adjacent offices; ping-pong, corn-hole, darts, video games, and board games; freshly prepared hot meals three times a week by an in-house chef, plus fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks.
- Growth & Development: Access to learning courses; hands-on work with industry-leading data technology on high-impact projects for world-renowned sports organizations.
- Wellness: Company fitness card for a nearby gym; ergonomic work equipment provided from day one.
- Team Events: Regular Friday drinks, project watch parties, and an annual company trip.