CAA ICON Strategic Advisory Intern – Summer 2027 (Denver, CO)

A division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the industry's-leading owner's representative and strategic management consulting firm for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners/operators, professional franchises, and leagues. The Strategic Advisory division provides services in the following major areas: Venue Advisory; Valuation; and Transaction Due Diligence. The Summer 2027 Internship Program is an in-person, full-time opportunity from May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027. Interns are responsible for their own transportation. Individuals who now or in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible for internship or full-time opportunities.

Responsibilities

Support team members in performing strategic analysis for sports industry clients; Support in researching and preparing data on stadium and arena development projects: Market/Financial Feasibility, Financing Plans, Negotiation Advisory/Support, Economic/Fiscal Impact Studies, Lease / Real Estate Valuation; Aid in building professional reports to present to clients; Perform quantitative data collection and analysis; Assist with other Strategic Advisory team members as needed; Quality control of client reports, ensuring accuracy

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Sports Management, or related experience, with an expected graduation date in Spring/Summer/Winter 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong technical skills; Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Strong organizational, multi-tasking, planning, and time management skills; Detail-oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies; Dependable, results-focused, and ethical; The ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Ability to work in or near Denver, CO; Experience with quantitative data research/analysis, financial modeling, and critical thinking

Nice to have

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred

Benefits

All internships are paid employment opportunities; Housing stipend offered for interns who are not local to the internship location; A laptop and other resources necessary to support the work will be provided; Professional development courses; Opportunity to work with industry executives and hear from executives across the organization