From time to time, the participating ATP and WTA TOUR tournaments and headquarter offices will be looking for interns. If you apply below and check off all of the internship notifications, you will be contacted about specific internship opportunities with these organizations posting their internships on the ATP/WTA TOUR Tennis Jobs Board.

This is a notification only, not an application for a job. You can also receive these notifications when you apply for an internship for a specific ATP or WTA TOUR tournament or headquarter's position. Thank you. If you complete your application and then press "edit your information" you can be notified of full-time positions as well. Please complete the application first and then modify it to include notifications for full-time positions if you are in your final year of college or graduate school.

Ever wondered what it exactly takes to have our Guests enjoy an experience here at HP Pavilion? Learn all the different areas that it takes to put on a great experience, show, event, or game, by being an intern within our organization!

We offer full-time college students the opportunity to work as unpaid interns while earning college credit. Our internships enable students to "roll up their sleeves" and truly learn how a professional sport franchise, public facilities, and our many various departments operate from the inside out. We expect our interns to take ownership of their internship and conduct their own research and utilize our open door policy by speaking or interviewing other members of our team in order to learn about different positions and what they entail. We encourage our interns to take an active role within the company.

Why should you become an intern for Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment?
Our internship program and our company expose interns to a variety of tasks. Interns will learn not only about a professional sports team, but will have the opportunity to learn about entertainment (concerts, Ice Shows, Circus and other events) as well. SVSE is the most well-rounded Sports & Entertainment company in the Bay Area.

What else does SVSE have to offer besides a premier NHL hockey team?
SVSE operates HP Pavilion, so there are opportunities to learn the operational side of an Arena in addition to the business aspect. SVSE is also involved in many other entities outside of NHL hockey, including the SAP Open and Memphis Tennis and Racquet Club (Tennis), Fight Night at the Tank (Boxing), Strikeforce (Mixed Martial Arts), Worcester Sharks (AHL Hockey), plus 3 Bay Area Sharks Ice locations.

Our requirements for all of our internships are the following:

• Must be enrolled in college and eligible to receive credit for the internship
• Live in the San Jose Area
• Prefer a Junior or Senior in College or equivalent experience
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and events as needed for approximately 20 hours per week
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Good communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & Outlook

Winter/Spring 2010 – Term: January 2010 through May/June 2010 (depending on school end date)

The following departments will have internships available this Winter/Spring:

• Communications/Internet Services-Manages content and upkeep of all SVSE websites and social networking sites, including sjsharks.com
• Corporate Partnerships-This department identifies, sells and services potential and current corporate sponsors for the San Jose Sharks, SAP Open and other HP Pavilion events.
• Fan Development/Sharks Foundation-Working within the community, through charitable events, this department expands the San Jose Sharks fan base.
• Group Ticket Sales-Group Ticket Sales focus on selling, service and operations of group tickets for non-hockey events
• Marketing-Assist with building and implementing marketing plans including promotions and media buys for San Jose Sharks and other HP Pavilion events.
• Suite Sales & Service - The Suite Sales & Service department is responsible for the sales, service and operations of Executive Suites at HP Pavilion for all events in the arena.
• Ticket Sales-The Tickets Sales team focuses on selling, service and operations of season, mini-packs and group tickets for San Jose Sharks games.
• StrikeForce Ticket Sales-The Ticket Sales team focuses on prospecting, selling, servicing and operations of premium and group tickets for various Strikeforce events held across the country.
• SAP Open-The SAP Open will have various openings for the 2010 tournament, including Operations, Ticket Sales and Players Lounge. The term for the SAP Open internships is from January 2010 into February/March 2010.
   

SVSE will have an Interview Day to interview all qualified candidates. You must be available to interview on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 in order to be considered for an internship this Winter/Spring.

If you are not enrolled in college or cannot receive college credit for this internship, your application will not be considered.
 

The Sony Ericsson Open is looking for a highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented individual to serve as Media Relations Intern for one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world. The Media Intern will report to the Director of Media & Public Relations and will assist in the execution of the tournament’s public relations plan.

The 2010 Sony Ericsson Open will be played March 22- April 4 at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Miami. The combined event is owned and operated by IMG. The Sony Ericsson Open is one of nine ATP Masters Series events on the ATP calendar, a top tier event on the Sony Ericsson WTA TOUR calendar, and features the top men's and women's tennis players in the world.

Primary Responsibilities
• Writing, editing and production of Tournament media guide
• Writing and distribution of tournament press releases and media advisories
• Posting content and photos to Sony Ericsson Open website
• Update tournament’s Facebook and Twitter pages
• Coordinate and staff tournament related events as assigned by Director
• Assist Stars & Aces Liaison with player appearances when needed
• Arrange travel for off-site media events for players and media
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• College degree or current college student
• Public Relations experience preferred
• Knowledge of tennis a plus but not required
• Patient, organized and self motivated
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Must be team-oriented
• Must have good time management skills
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with desktop publishing software, specifically Quark and Photoshop
• Available to work long hours and weekends

Start-End Dates: February 8 – April 8
Stipend: $300

Description:
Rare internship opportunity to assist in running one of the world’s premier tennis event. Each intern is given enormous responsibility which offers great preparation and experience for future endeavors.

Location:
All positions (except those in “Facilities & Operations”) will work in the tournament office in downtown Cincinnati until the office moves to the tournament site in Mason, Ohio in July. The “Facilities & Operations” interns will spend their entire time in Mason.

Dates:
Internships begin and end based on the individual needs of each area. The tournament has intern openings that begin anywhere from mid-May through late July. Many intern positions will end on the last date of the tournament, August 22, while others will continue until the middle of September.

Qualifications:
Willingness, with a smile, to do whatever it takes to run the very best tournament possible. Computer and communication skills are required for all positions.

Responsibilities:
Individual internships and their duration:
• Ticketing Intern (I & II) - May-August
• Ticketing Intern (III) - June-August
• Ticketing Intern (IV) - late July-August
• Marketing & Communications - May-August
• Hotel Operations (For Fans) - May-August
• Hotel Operations (for Players & VIP’s) - July-August
• Special Events - July-August
• Credentials I - June-August
• Credentials II - July-September
• Business Operations - July-September
• Facilities & Operations - May-August & June-Sept

Also, handling incoming phone ticket orders and helping others when needed is every intern’s responsibility as it is for permanent employees. Each intern also is required to provide a detailed wrap-up report on his/her experience with appropriate recommendations for the following year.

Normal Hours:
Prior to August 5:
Begin at 8:30 a.m. until 5 -7 p.m. Monday – Friday (in addition to occasional nights and weekends)

August 6-August 22 (during the tournament): Varies depending upon day and responsibilities, but generally from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

Dress:
In Office - Appropriate “business casual” (no jeans, sneakers, shorts, t-shirts)
On-Site Before Tournament - business casual or work clothes depending upon job
During Tournament - Volunteer uniform (shirts provided by the tournament)

Compensation:
$1,200 per month