Graduate - MBA Intern (AI)

Location: New York, USA; hybrid arrangement with eligible employees able to work remotely one day per week.

Salary: $35/hour.

Company

The hirify.global is a global sports and media organization operating the hirify.global, Whirify.global, hirify.global G League, hirify.global 2K League, and Basketball Africa League, with digital media, live sports, partnership, and social impact activities.

What you will do

• Research startups, venture capital opportunities, business opportunities, and emerging content technologies.
• Build databases containing startup metrics, market insights, and portfolio company information to support investment decisions.
• Develop innovation initiatives using emerging technologies to improve live game products and fan experiences.
• Identify target companies, conduct investment due diligence, and evaluate priority opportunities.
• Review contracts, one-sheets, and existing decks to identify partner gaps and guardrails.
• Develop partnership case studies and best-practice tools while providing analytical support to senior internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an MBA or other graduate-level program.
• Experience in business, finance, marketing, risk management, or strategy.
• Foundational mastery of AI technologies for project execution and business objectives.
• Excellent academic standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership demonstrated through relevant extracurricular or community activities.

Nice to have

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive self-starter with independent working habits.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Highly collaborative working style.
• Strong interest in sports media, venture capital, and technology.
• Ability to present findings concisely and meaningfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with portfolio companies and internal and external parties.

Culture & Benefits

• Ten-week summer internship running from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects across hirify.global, Whirify.global, and hirify.global G League departments.
• Professional development, community, and social programming.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, short-term disability, mental health coaching or therapy, and sick-time benefits; eligibility varies by role.