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Strategy Intern roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, economics, or management consulting. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting CPT and OPT authorization. Internships typically run 10 to 12 weeks, and many Fortune 500 companies and consulting firms actively hire OPT candidates for summer strategy cohorts.
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SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. SeatGeek’s innovative box office technology has unseated entrenched legacy players to win exclusive primary ticketing partnerships with many of the most iconic teams and venues in the world. The Commercial Strategy team is a major driver of SeatGeek’s success. We work hand-in-hand with Sales to make the switch to SeatGeek a no-brainer for prospects by crafting and communicating bespoke solutions that showcase SeatGeek’s technical differentiators and bottom-line impact.
As a Summer Intern supporting our Commercial Strategy team, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of strategy, sales, and tech. You’ll work closely with experienced team members to research prospects, build compelling sales materials, and help communicate SeatGeek’s value to some of the most iconic organizations in sports and live entertainment. You’ll develop skills in consulting, workshop facilitation, financial modeling, and sales content creation, while gaining exposure to how enterprise sales processes work in practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, real-world projects — from shaping sales narratives to improving how we scale knowledge and insights across the team. We’re looking for someone who is curious, passionate, comfortable with ambiguity, self-starting, and has a strong sense of ownership and fastidious attention to detail. If you’re interested in sports business, strategy, enterprise sales, and building things that drive real outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow quickly while making a meaningful contribution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research on prospective clients, including their business model, key stakeholders, and current ticketing setup, to support sales strategy and outreach. Prospects mainly include NFL, NHL, NBA and MLS teams
- Support active sales opportunities by building decks, proposals, and other materials that clearly communicate SeatGeek’s value
- Help organize and maintain internal content (e.g., past proposals, presentations, and processes) to make them easier to find and reuse across the team
- Contribute to B2B content marketing efforts by drafting blog posts, LinkedIn content, and other materials to support enterprise messaging
- Assist with building and refining ROI models by gathering data, updating assumptions, and incorporating benchmarks from current clients
- Translate data and research into clear, structured insights for internal and client-facing materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Sales, Marketing, Strategy) to support ongoing projects and improve team workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current undergraduate or graduate student status, ideally with coursework or interest in sports business or a related field. Familiarity with sports ticketing or revenue strategy preferred.
- Analytical and consulting skillset, including the ability to synthesize complex concepts using clear frameworks and develop compelling recommendations for executive-level stakeholders
- Strong skills in Google Slides or PowerPoint, with a talent for clean, professional presentation design. Bonus: Advanced design skills using Figma
- Experience in Excel/Google Sheets or basic financial modeling
- Familiarity with AI tools and passion for finding ways to leverage AI to drive heightened productivity
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to intuitively tailor narratives for different audiences and stakeholders
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining fastidious attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with a willingness to take ownership of projects both big and small
PERKS
- $120 a month to spend on tickets to live events
- Monthly commuter card for transportation
- Subscription to Headspace
- Free lunch & snacks is provided every day in the office
- Weekly planned events like comedy/broadway shows, sports games, museum visits and more
- Housing stipend
LOCATION
Please note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City office at least 3 days a week
The compensation for this role is $25/hour USD (based on a 40 hour work week).
SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!
To review our candidate privacy notice, click here.
INTRODUCTION
SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. SeatGeek’s innovative box office technology has unseated entrenched legacy players to win exclusive primary ticketing partnerships with many of the most iconic teams and venues in the world. The Commercial Strategy team is a major driver of SeatGeek’s success. We work hand-in-hand with Sales to make the switch to SeatGeek a no-brainer for prospects by crafting and communicating bespoke solutions that showcase SeatGeek’s technical differentiators and bottom-line impact.
As a Summer Intern supporting our Commercial Strategy team, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of strategy, sales, and tech. You’ll work closely with experienced team members to research prospects, build compelling sales materials, and help communicate SeatGeek’s value to some of the most iconic organizations in sports and live entertainment. You’ll develop skills in consulting, workshop facilitation, financial modeling, and sales content creation, while gaining exposure to how enterprise sales processes work in practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, real-world projects — from shaping sales narratives to improving how we scale knowledge and insights across the team. We’re looking for someone who is curious, passionate, comfortable with ambiguity, self-starting, and has a strong sense of ownership and fastidious attention to detail. If you’re interested in sports business, strategy, enterprise sales, and building things that drive real outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow quickly while making a meaningful contribution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research on prospective clients, including their business model, key stakeholders, and current ticketing setup, to support sales strategy and outreach. Prospects mainly include NFL, NHL, NBA and MLS teams
- Support active sales opportunities by building decks, proposals, and other materials that clearly communicate SeatGeek’s value
- Help organize and maintain internal content (e.g., past proposals, presentations, and processes) to make them easier to find and reuse across the team
- Contribute to B2B content marketing efforts by drafting blog posts, LinkedIn content, and other materials to support enterprise messaging
- Assist with building and refining ROI models by gathering data, updating assumptions, and incorporating benchmarks from current clients
- Translate data and research into clear, structured insights for internal and client-facing materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Sales, Marketing, Strategy) to support ongoing projects and improve team workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current undergraduate or graduate student status, ideally with coursework or interest in sports business or a related field. Familiarity with sports ticketing or revenue strategy preferred.
- Analytical and consulting skillset, including the ability to synthesize complex concepts using clear frameworks and develop compelling recommendations for executive-level stakeholders
- Strong skills in Google Slides or PowerPoint, with a talent for clean, professional presentation design. Bonus: Advanced design skills using Figma
- Experience in Excel/Google Sheets or basic financial modeling
- Familiarity with AI tools and passion for finding ways to leverage AI to drive heightened productivity
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to intuitively tailor narratives for different audiences and stakeholders
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining fastidious attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with a willingness to take ownership of projects both big and small
PERKS
- $120 a month to spend on tickets to live events
- Monthly commuter card for transportation
- Subscription to Headspace
- Free lunch & snacks is provided every day in the office
- Weekly planned events like comedy/broadway shows, sports games, museum visits and more
- Housing stipend
LOCATION
Please note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City office at least 3 days a week
The compensation for this role is $25/hour USD (based on a 40 hour work week).
SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!
To review our candidate privacy notice, click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Strategy Intern
Target firms with structured intern-to-full-time pipelines
Management consulting firms and corporate strategy teams frequently convert interns to full-time roles and have established H-1B visa sponsorship processes. A return offer dramatically improves your chances of securing sponsorship before your OPT window closes.
Frame your degree field clearly in every application
Strategy roles require a direct connection between your degree and the work. Explicitly state your major and how it relates to the role in your cover letter. Business, economics, and industrial engineering degrees align most cleanly with strategy internship requirements.
Apply early in the recruiting cycle
Corporate strategy internship recruiting often begins six to nine months before the summer start date. OPT students with limited time on their authorization window benefit from early applications, giving employers time to complete any required OPT verification steps.
Clarify your OPT end date proactively with recruiters
Strategy intern roles sometimes extend into part-time positions or convert to full-time offers. Sharing your exact OPT expiration date early helps employers plan timelines for H-1B sponsorship or cap-gap coverage if a return offer is made.
Highlight analytical tools and frameworks you know
Employers hiring strategy interns expect proficiency in Excel modeling, PowerPoint storytelling, and frameworks like Porter's Five Forces or SWOT. Quantifying your prior project impact gives hiring managers confidence you can contribute immediately within a short internship window.
Verify the employer has sponsored OPT or H-1B workers before
Not all firms that post strategy internships have experience with OPT authorization. Researching an employer's prior sponsorship history before applying saves time and focuses your effort on companies already comfortable navigating work authorization for international candidates.
Strategy Intern OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 students on OPT work as a Strategy Intern?
Yes. Strategy Intern roles generally qualify under OPT because the work is directly related to a business, economics, or management degree. Your internship must fall within your authorized field of study, and the position must begin after your OPT start date is approved by USCIS. Confirm the role aligns with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Strategy Intern positions typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at large consulting firms and Fortune 500 companies with established recruiting pipelines. Firms like McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, and major technology companies regularly sponsor former interns for H-1B visas following a full-time return offer. Smaller firms vary widely, so asking directly during the offer stage is the most reliable way to gauge willingness.
Where can I find Strategy Intern jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the best place to search. The platform filters jobs by OPT eligibility so you can focus exclusively on employers open to F-1 work authorization, rather than sorting through postings that require permanent residency or citizenship. This saves significant time during an already compressed OPT job search window.
Does a Strategy Intern role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as industrial engineering, applied mathematics, or management information systems, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of the internship title. A general business or economics degree typically does not qualify. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO.
How many hours per week can I work as a Strategy Intern on OPT?
On post-completion OPT, there is no cap on weekly hours. You can work full time, which most strategy internships require during the summer cohort. Pre-completion OPT is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session and full time during official breaks. Most summer internships assume post-completion OPT, but confirm your authorization type with your DSO.