HSG Business Fellowship

About Haslam Sports Group

Haslam Sports Group embraces the positive impact of sports and its unique opportunity to unify communities. Through the Haslam and Johnson families' network of industry experience and relationships, their mission is to create world class organizations that achieve sustainable success, provide a best-in-class fan experience, and give back to their region. They see themselves as stewards of true community assets. HSG looks to invest in strategic sports and entertainment opportunities and their current portfolio includes ownership of the Cleveland Browns, operating rights to Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew, and co-ownership of the Milwaukee Bucks, as well as investments in HSG Ventures, HSG Facilities and other entities. More information can be found at :

Fellowship Program Summary

The HSG Business Fellowship is designed to improve the pipeline of future sports industry leaders by providing a unique, immersive, year-long sports business fellowship opportunity for high-potential , recent college graduates . The fellowship program will provide a range of experiences in one or more sports business disciplines at the Cleveland Browns front office, while also providing opportunities for additional access and exposure to the Columbus Crew. This unique setup is designed to expand the participants' knowledge of and experience in the business of professional sports, and prepare them for a successful career in this exciting and dynamic industry.

Fellowship Program Overview & Benefits

• Up to four fellows will be selected in a highly competitive application and interview process to join Haslam Sports Group (Cleveland Browns) for the twelve (12) month program immediately following their college graduation (May - April).
• Over the course of the year-long program, the fellows will gain substantive experience across one or more departments within one or more of the following four business disciplines :

Sales (may include ticket sales & service, corporate partnerships, suite sales & service and / or retail & concessions)

Discipline and departmental rotation(s) will be determined on an individual basis with each fellow based on interest and departmental needs.

Annual salary (paid every two weeks)

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Application Requirements

To be considered for the Haslam Sports Group Business Fellowship Program, candidates must submit all of the following :

Please provide at least three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be an academic reference. References should know you well enough to be able to speak to your character, integrity, and work ethic and other qualities relevant to the fellowship program. References may not be related to you. For example, references may include, but are certainly not limited to, past employers (including for internships), professors, community leaders and coaches.

Please attach a personal statement regarding your interest in the HSG Business Fellowship Program, what you feel you bring to the program and why you should be considered. (500 words)

Application & Program Timeline (Anticipated and Subject to Change)

Program Success

While it is by no means a guarantee that fellows will receive a full-time employment offer with an HSG club upon conclusion of the fellowship program, HSG expects to provide assistance to its fellows in finding a full-time sports industry position (based on interest) and will keep in touch with program alumni well after the fellowship program.

We thank you for your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application.