Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Talent Academy Associate – Organizational Strategy
Spurs Sports & Entertainment, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Talent Academy Associate – Organizational Strategy
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At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves. To us, it is so much more than just a game or concert. It takes all the members of our Spurs team to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G-League), and the San Antonio FC (USL), and manages day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, Toyota Field and STAR Complex. We know that our people are our greatest asset as an organization. We aspire to provide our teams with meaningful work, to live our values – Integrity, Success & Caring – day-to-day in what we do and foster an inclusive culture for our 1K+ employee workforce.
The Talent Academy is a transformative cohort program designed to invest in the next generation of sports and entertainment professionals. The program aims to grow well-rounded individuals who are equipped with a strong foundation in professional skills, industry knowledge, and a commitment to Impact. Throughout the program, Associates will get a behind‑the‑scenes look at the business operations for NBA and USL franchises as well as professional event management. Associates will be assigned to specific business units tailored to their areas of interest, experience, academic achievements, and aligned with organizational needs. This 1 to 2‑year program is intended for recent college graduates. For this specific Talent Academy Associate, the individual will be partnered directly with a high‑level SS&E leader and immersed in their day‑to‑day responsibilities directly impacting strategic achievement of organizational goals. This experience will give enhanced access and exposure to organizational leadership and strategy. Associates can expect to be fully involved in ambitious projects and partner with other Talent Academy Associates to grow and develop through attending SS&E University (SSEU) courses and volunteer engagements with Spurs Give. The program will start in Summer/Fall 2025.
What You’ll Do
Learn to organize effective leadership meetings to take on the lead role for follow‑up items with designated departments under your Executive Leader’s oversight. This includes organizing logistics, building prep materials and agendas, following up on action items, and outlining next steps.
Facilitate communication by being a bridge to Executive Leaders and the organization and/or Executive Leader and teams and managing logistics, preparing materials and agendas, tracking follow‑up items, and outlining and driving next steps.
Drive business outcomes by cross‑collaborating with leaders in Business Analytics and Strategy and Technology departments to manage initiatives, monitor deliverables, and support decision‑making processes through research and execution.
Bridge the business progress gap by driving results in support of your assigned Executive Leader’s business units. The Associate will be empowered to collaborate with business unit leaders to support the management of initiatives across the company and make progress on priority workstreams, advising the leader on key decisions, tracking deliverables, conducting research, etc.
Provide day‑to‑day organization and execution of various administrative support duties for Leader as it relates to meeting attendance, note taking, meeting setup, calendar administration and general correspondence.
Participate regularly in developmental classes and growth opportunities through “SSEU”, our in‑house professional development university, to gain individual and leadership‑focused training.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with key stakeholders daily to support daily business operations and strategic projects associated with organizational goal achievement.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy and Organizational Leadership or a similar field.
3+ years of combined experience working within research, analytics, project management, strategy, or operations through work experience, internships, related coursework, and/or student leadership roles.
Proficient with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and similar programs such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and Box.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the temperament to work in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment.
Strong presentation skills including the ability to draft both short and long‑form executive communications.
Strong research and analytics skills to conduct benchmarking and additional external industry and non‑industry research to drive insights and recommendations.
Proficiency in managing multiple tasks under deadlines while balancing shifting priorities.
Schedule flexibility and willingness to work non‑traditional hours as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual – Spanish.
Strong cross‑functional project collaboration and decision‑making skills.
Experience working directly with leadership teams.
Familiarity with sports and entertainment industry.
Physical Requirements
Stand/Sit/Walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/push/pull 25 lbs. occasionally.
Reaching, bending, or crouching occasionally (e.g., to access low file drawers).
Fine motor skills (e.g., typing, writing, using a mouse, handling documents).
In every position, each employee is expected to demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members, and demonstrate ongoing development. If you don’t have experience in every single bullet above, no sweat – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!
SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained here represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration. Your employment with SS&E is “at will”, which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations.
Seniority level: Internship.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Business Development and Sales.
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At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves. To us, it is so much more than just a game or concert. It takes all the members of our Spurs team to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G-League), and the San Antonio FC (USL), and manages day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, Toyota Field and STAR Complex. We know that our people are our greatest asset as an organization. We aspire to provide our teams with meaningful work, to live our values – Integrity, Success & Caring – day-to-day in what we do and foster an inclusive culture for our 1K+ employee workforce.
The Talent Academy is a transformative cohort program designed to invest in the next generation of sports and entertainment professionals. The program aims to grow well-rounded individuals who are equipped with a strong foundation in professional skills, industry knowledge, and a commitment to Impact. Throughout the program, Associates will get a behind‑the‑scenes look at the business operations for NBA and USL franchises as well as professional event management. Associates will be assigned to specific business units tailored to their areas of interest, experience, academic achievements, and aligned with organizational needs. This 1 to 2‑year program is intended for recent college graduates. For this specific Talent Academy Associate, the individual will be partnered directly with a high‑level SS&E leader and immersed in their day‑to‑day responsibilities directly impacting strategic achievement of organizational goals. This experience will give enhanced access and exposure to organizational leadership and strategy. Associates can expect to be fully involved in ambitious projects and partner with other Talent Academy Associates to grow and develop through attending SS&E University (SSEU) courses and volunteer engagements with Spurs Give. The program will start in Summer/Fall 2025.
What You’ll Do
Learn to organize effective leadership meetings to take on the lead role for follow‑up items with designated departments under your Executive Leader’s oversight. This includes organizing logistics, building prep materials and agendas, following up on action items, and outlining next steps.
Facilitate communication by being a bridge to Executive Leaders and the organization and/or Executive Leader and teams and managing logistics, preparing materials and agendas, tracking follow‑up items, and outlining and driving next steps.
Drive business outcomes by cross‑collaborating with leaders in Business Analytics and Strategy and Technology departments to manage initiatives, monitor deliverables, and support decision‑making processes through research and execution.
Bridge the business progress gap by driving results in support of your assigned Executive Leader’s business units. The Associate will be empowered to collaborate with business unit leaders to support the management of initiatives across the company and make progress on priority workstreams, advising the leader on key decisions, tracking deliverables, conducting research, etc.
Provide day‑to‑day organization and execution of various administrative support duties for Leader as it relates to meeting attendance, note taking, meeting setup, calendar administration and general correspondence.
Participate regularly in developmental classes and growth opportunities through “SSEU”, our in‑house professional development university, to gain individual and leadership‑focused training.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with key stakeholders daily to support daily business operations and strategic projects associated with organizational goal achievement.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy and Organizational Leadership or a similar field.
3+ years of combined experience working within research, analytics, project management, strategy, or operations through work experience, internships, related coursework, and/or student leadership roles.
Proficient with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and similar programs such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and Box.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the temperament to work in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment.
Strong presentation skills including the ability to draft both short and long‑form executive communications.
Strong research and analytics skills to conduct benchmarking and additional external industry and non‑industry research to drive insights and recommendations.
Proficiency in managing multiple tasks under deadlines while balancing shifting priorities.
Schedule flexibility and willingness to work non‑traditional hours as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual – Spanish.
Strong cross‑functional project collaboration and decision‑making skills.
Experience working directly with leadership teams.
Familiarity with sports and entertainment industry.
Physical Requirements
Stand/Sit/Walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/push/pull 25 lbs. occasionally.
Reaching, bending, or crouching occasionally (e.g., to access low file drawers).
Fine motor skills (e.g., typing, writing, using a mouse, handling documents).
In every position, each employee is expected to demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members, and demonstrate ongoing development. If you don’t have experience in every single bullet above, no sweat – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!
SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained here represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration. Your employment with SS&E is “at will”, which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations.
Seniority level: Internship.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Business Development and Sales.
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