Publicis Sports 2026 Summer Internship- Chicago

Company description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands CJ, Performics, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], Publicis Media's digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Overview

Publicis Sports & Entertainment (PSE) is a global Publicis Groupe solution that helps brands maximize their return from sponsorships and broader sports media channels by providing strategic consulting, industry expertise, and executional support.

Publicis Media includes agencies like Starcom, Spark Foundry, and Zenith, while Publicis Groupe includes Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), and many others.

The 2026 Internship will run from Monday, June 1st to Friday, August 7th. Interns will work a full-time 40-hour week, with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

· Play an active role supporting day-to-day PSE team duties across client sports and entertainment marketing.

· Develop POVs and whitepapers on sports industry news and trends.

· Analyze and understand client business strategies to identify, develop, and deliver high-value marketing recommendations and executions.

· Build, maintain, and grow client relationships.

Qualifications

· Must be at least 21 years old and at least a college junior.

· Preferred studies: Advertising, Marketing, Sports Management, Sports Analytics, Business Administration or similar concentrations.

· Knowledge of and passion for Sports & Entertainment.

· Curious about data, with a desire to take raw data and turn it into meaningful stories.

· Interest in pursuing a career in Sports/Entertainment Marketing & Partnerships.

· Esports knowledge is a plus.

· Excellent project management skills, including organization, time management, and planning.

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected] .

Compensation Range: $18 - $20 hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 1/16/2026.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.