Project Management Intern

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth are seeking a motivated Marketing Project Management Intern to support the Senior Project Manager and broader creative production team. This role is expected to run from August 2026 - May 2027. This role involves coordinating diverse initiatives across Smith Entertainment Group, including corporate partnerships, brand campaigns, and community relations. This internship offers high-impact experience in sports marketing, providing the opportunity to drive project execution and develop essential skills for a career in the industry.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily project activities to ensure smooth progress and timely completion.
• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders to align on project objectives and updates.
• Conduct daily check-ins with the creative production team to track progress and address potential roadblocks.
• Develop season-long timelines for major institutional events and annual campaigns.
• Assign daily or weekly tasks to designers and editors based on project requirements and team skill sets.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all production-related communications.
• Coordinate the efficient gathering and distribution of production materials.
• Utilize project management software and network directory systems effectively.
• Enhance company-wide processes through cross-departmental collaboration.
• Assist in creating comprehensive performance recaps for completed projects.
• Embody the SEG mission and values while upholding the company's reputation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
  

COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration - Builds partnerships and works effectively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality - Makes sound and timely decisions that drive the organization forward.
• Action-Oriented - Approaches new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Manages Complexity - Synthesizes complex or contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Creative Thinking - Develops innovative solutions by thinking outside traditional boundaries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursue or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Available to work 32 hours per week, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Demonstrate previous experience in marketing or project management (preferred).
• Maintain familiarity with project management software.
• Display a positive attitude, team-oriented mindset, and eagerness to learn.
• Exhibit strong follow-through skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines.
• Possess an outgoing and friendly demeanor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Observe, inspect, estimate, and assess project details and materials.
• Stand, sit, bend, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 20 lbs.
  

Smith Entertainment Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Smith Entertainment Group reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.