MBA Summer Intern - Strategy - Premier Lacrosse League
Company Description:
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams with some of the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of TCG, Joe Tsai Sports, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL Webhooks), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL).
Company Values:
- Stay grounded
- Think critically
- Encourage creativity
- Persevere through the noise
- Operate like an owner
- Be helpful
Position Overview:
An MBA intern at the PLL would work across strategy, operations, and business development, tackling high-impact projects that drive league growth. Responsibilities could include:
1. Strategic Growth & Business Development
- Research and develop expansion opportunities (e.g., international markets, new event formats, youth initiatives).
- Analyze potential partnerships, M&A, or investment opportunities (e.g., acquiring youth tournaments or club programs).
- Assist in building financial models for new revenue streams (media rights, sponsorships, licensing, or fan engagement).
2. Media & Commercial Strategy
- Conduct audience analytics to optimize fan engagement and growth strategies.
- Work with the sponsorship team to develop brand partnerships that align with PLL’s core audience.
3. League Operations & Event Optimization
- Analyze venue selection & scheduling efficiencies to improve game-day operations.
- Support ticketing strategy & pricing models to maximize attendance and revenue.
- Help optimize team operations, travel logistics, and game-day experience.
4. Fan & Player Growth Initiatives
- Develop and refine strategies for youth engagement, grassroots programs, and WLL expansion.
- Assist in player marketing efforts to build stars within the league.
- Identify ways to improve merchandising & direct-to-consumer sales based on fan behavior data.
5. Cross-League Expansion & Future Planning
- Explore synergies with other emerging sports leagues (e.g., UFL, NLL, international lacrosse).
- Research best practices in sports business innovation (e.g., AI, sports betting, interactive fan experiences).
- Assist leadership with special projects & C-suite decision-making support.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical skills (financial modeling, data-driven decision-making).
- Experience or deep interest in sports business, media, and fan engagement.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Passion for lacrosse and growing the sport at all levels.
This role is a high-visibility, hands-on internship that allows an MBA candidate to touch all aspects of league operations while working directly with senior leadership.
Broader Portfolio-Wide Intern Program:
Since 2019, TCG has run a broader portfolio-wide intern program connecting interns across TCG and our portfolio companies. This unique initiative offers interns the chance to participate in:
- Networking & Educational Sessions: Engage in in-person (based on location) and virtual sessions designed to broaden your understanding of the industry and strengthen your professional network.
- "AMA" Sessions with TCG Partners and Executives: Learn directly from senior leaders at TCG and portfolio companies through interactive "Ask Me Anything" sessions, where you’ll get insights into their career journeys and key business strategies.
- Executive Coaching: Benefit from executive coaching sessions with industry-leading coaches who will provide guidance on best practices for leadership, career development, and personal growth.
- Technical Training: Participate in training sessions that help sharpen your technical skills, particularly in areas such as financial modeling, sourcing, and themework.
Expected weekly base salary: $1,000
Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits that may be offered in connection with the advertised role.
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