Business Development, College Credit, Professional Sports, Ice Hockey
Nashville Predators Business Strategy Internship – Fall 2025
The Nashville Predators Business Strategy Department is seeking interns for the Fall 2025 semester. These interns will assist with various aspects of the sports industry including, but not limited to, creating internal reports of revenue growth and partnership success, and monitor data flow. We are looking for a very energetic and outgoing individual who has a positive, can-do attitude and has a strong desire to learn and be part of the Smashville culture. In addition to the duties and objectives listed below, students will receive the opportunity to gain exposure to different departments and entities within the Nashville Predators organization. The Nashville Predators intern program provides an educational, skill-building, hands-on experience for all participants, and a cornerstone of the program is the interns ability to earn college credit for participation in the program.
Candidates MUST be able to receive college credit for the completion of this internship. The Nashville Predators do not provide housing or transportation accommodations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the Business Strategy Department in projects that increase revenue, efficiency, and fan engagement
Develop reporting, data visualizations, and presentations that are used to monitor and improve business health
Assist the Business Strategy Department with internal reporting on the success of partner programs
Monitor and maintain data flow through current platforms in adherence with established business logic
Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Interns should expect to work anywhere from 30-40 hours a week, per semester
Business Strategy Internship Minimum Requirements:
Intermediate expertise in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of formulas and ability to manipulate large datasets
Creative problem solver with a high degree of attention to detail
Excellent professional, organizational and planning skills
Experience with modeling techniques including regression analysis and cluster modeling
Experience with SQL, R, Python or other computer programming language
Knowledge of data visualization software (preferably Tableau) and capabilities
Experience with CRM (Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce) a plus
Survey research experience (SurveyMonkey, Surveyor, etc.) a plus
Ticket software experience (preferably Archtics) a plus
Nashville Predators Internship Requirements:
Fall semester internship duration will be approximately August-December 2025
All internships are in person; no remote opportunities are available at this time
Ability to work evenings and weekends within the students designated credit hour requirement when necessary
All interns must be students at accredited colleges and universities, with the ability to earn academic credit for time spent in an internship position
Internships are open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors receiving college credit
Internships do not provide compensation, housing, or transportation
Internships do not guarantee full-time positions with the Predators upon completion
As a condition of internship, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, which will at a minimum include a criminal background check and if applicable, may include a driving history check
Be able to maintain confidential information
Candidates MUST be able to receive college credit for the completion of this internship. The Nashville Predators do not offer housing or transportation accommodations.