About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client (agency services team) is hiring a Trainee to support sponsorship and experiential (event) marketing activations. This is a full-time, six-month trainee program based in Chicago, IL (remote work possible with on-site at 303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200). The Trainee will work closely with account teams to deliver high-quality client materials, support project and vendor management, and assist with event execution. Strong attention to detail, interest in sports & entertainment marketing, and excellent communication skills are required.

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What You’ll Do

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence and uphold high agency standards
• Support project and vendor management and assist in client communications (status calls, reports, emails)
• Edit and polish PowerPoint decks and client deliverables with high aesthetic and detail orientation
• Conduct desk/online research to inform client/program objectives
• Prepare and maintain administrative documents; support meeting prep and post-event follow-up
• Help manage sponsorship-related tasks such as creative approvals, status tracking, and project coordination
• Assist with event oversight and on-site execution as directed by the account team

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Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary: $45,000 for the six-month Trainee period
• If converted to permanent hire after the trainee period, title becomes Assistant Account Executive with a salary of $47,500
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and 401(k) with company match (for qualified employees)

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Who We’re Looking For / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 0–1 years’ experience in marketing at an agency, brand, media company, or sports/entertainment property (entry-level candidates encouraged)
• Strong interest in sponsorship and experiential/event marketing within sports & entertainment
• Demonstrated ability to conduct online/desk research
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong prioritization and time-management skills; ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; working knowledge of Excel
• Ability and willingness to travel for business (typically 2–5 day trips) and work in an on-site/event environment
• Basic graphic design skills (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) are a plus
• Proactive team player with a strong work ethic

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Authoritative location: Chicago, IL
• Remote flexibility available; some on-site presence expected at 303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200 and for events
• Role may include TELEMOMMUTE/remote work and travel for events

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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