Arena Operations Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
Crypto.com Arena is where the world comes to play, perform, and come together. As one of the most iconic venues in sports and live entertainment, we host unforgettable moments, from championship games and global tours to once in a lifetime events that define the culture of Los Angeles.
Owned and operated by AEG, our team brings live experiences to life with creativity, precision, and pride. Every role plays a part in creating nights fans remember, powered by people who care about the details and the impact of getting it right.
If you want your work to show up in real moments, in a venue where history is made every night, there's a place for you here. Because it happens here.
Job Summary:
AEG Internship Program offers a real-world experience that allows college students to learn the business of sports and live entertainment. This is a great opportunity to work with an energetic team of professionals that focuses on premium sales, services, and operations at Crypto.com Arena. The intern will gain hands-on experience in premium sales and licensing, enhancing their skills in client-facing sales and building relationships. The intern will also gain insight into how premium seating products are marketed, sold, and serviced.
Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on prospective clients, including corporate accounts, high-net-worth individuals, and industry specific targets
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities for premium seating products through market research and generating leads
• Compile research and insights to support premium sales strategies and outreach efforts
• Assist in scheduling and participating in client meetings (virtual and in-person) related to premium seating and licensing opportunities
• Join sales representatives on dark day arena tours and prospecting dinners to gain first-hand exposure to client presentations
• Provide support during select event days by assisting with client engagement initiatives and premium space activations
• Observe premium client service operations to understand the full lifecycle of premium seat licensing and retention

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field
• Interest in sports and live entertainment
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Forms)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong multi-tasker
• The AEG internship program requires a minimum commitment of 18 hours per week during the Fall

Intern Perks:

• Outstanding opportunity to get an inside view across the entire AEG global portfolio: sports, entertainment districts, live music and events, arenas, clubs, and theaters.
• Resume review with AEG Talent Acquisition team
• Corporate networking

Location:

• Los Angeles, California (On-site)

Pay Scale: $19.00 - $21.00
Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current AEG bonus plan requirements.
AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.
This Employer is subject to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) (LAMC 189.00)