Work Insights Programme - Sports Marketing

Future FWD is back for its second year - and it's bigger and better than ever. Created by dentsu Sports International (DSI), this UK-based programme is built to open doors, spark ideas and give you a proper inside track into the world of sports and entertainment marketing, whilst being able to share with us latest Gen Z thoughts and insights that the sports and entertainment industry need to be aware of. Future FWD creates opportunities and shapes the next generation of sports marketing talent.
We know it can be tough breaking into this space - especially if you don't already have connections or experience. Future FWD exists to change that. It's here to help you grow, gain confidence and start building a career with impact.

Please note - this programme is unpaid but travel expenses are covered.

Job Description:

We welcome and encourage applications from UK-based candidates aged 18-24 (at the time of application).

Over six months (23 total hours), you'll get access to:

• A place on the Introduction to Sponsorship Course with the European Sponsorship Association (online course)
• One-to-one mentoring from experienced professionals
• Access to real industry events
• In-person workshop with experts from DSI across strategy, creative, insights, partnerships and more
• The chance to publish your perspective on dentsu Sports International's channels

This is your opportunity to get stuck in, learn from those already working in the industry and share your voice too.

We're looking for bright minds with bold ideas - people who want to shape the future of fan-first marketing.

It's not all PowerPoints either! - you'll build real relationships, make lasting connections and get a sense of what working in this industry is really like - from the inside.

Key dates for 2025:

• Applications close - Friday 25th April (midnight)
• Interviews - W/C 5th May
• Programme kicks off - Monday 2nd June
• Virtual welcome - Friday 6th June
• In-person session at Dentsu Sports International - Wednesday 20th August
• Virtual Farewell - 27th November

Important Information - How to apply:

Instead of a CV answer the following questions in a creative way e.g. PowerPoint slides or video, just save a link to a word doc and submit in the CV/cover letter section or use the URL link/attachments field. Videos should be no more than 2 minutes.

• An introduction to yourself
• Fun fact or something unique about yourself
• Why you want to be in the programme
• What aspect of sports marketing interests you the most - Sponsorship, Content, Event Activation, Insights etc.

This programme is unpaid but travel expenses are covered.

Please note: Future FWD is designed to run alongside your current work, studies or other commitments. This is not a full-time role - but we do ask for your commitment across the full six months.

The programme is completely free to join.

Sound like your kind of thing? Submit a application as we'd love to hear from you!

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Location:
London

Brand:
Mktg Sports

Time Type:
Part time

Contract Type:
Variable Hours