CAA ICON - Summer 2026 Strategic Advisory Intern (Denver)

CAA ICON - Summer 2026 Strategic Advisory Intern (Denver)

Become a part of the CAA ICON Team

CAA ICON is a division of the leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). It is the industry's leading owner's representative and strategic management consulting firm for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners / operators, professional franchises, and leagues. With more than 65 sports, entertainment, and public assembly projects and over 2,500 consulting engagements, CAA ICON has managed the development of many of the most successful venues around the world. Our experience spans 11 professional sports leagues and has totaled nearly $45 billion over the last 20 years in business. CAA ICON offers world-class service in the areas of feasibility and planning, project management, consulting, and beyond.

We are seeking an intern to join our Strategic Advisory Group. We are looking for an analyst with experience in quantitative data research / analysis, financial modeling, and critical thinking.

The Strategic Advisory division provides services in the following major areas : Venue Advisory; Valuation; and Transaction Due Diligence.

Responsibilities include :

• Support team members in performing strategic analysis for sports industry clients.
• Support in researching and preparing data on stadium and arena development projects : Market / Financial Feasibility, Financing Plans, Negotiation Advisory / Support, Economic / Fiscal Impact Studies, Lease / Real Estate Valuation.
• Aid in building professional reports to present to clients.
• Perform quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Assist with other Strategic Advisory team members as needed.
• Quality control of client reports, ensuring accuracy.

We are seeking candidates who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Sports Management, or related experience, with an expected graduation date in Spring / Summer / Winter 2026 or Spring / Summer 2027.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong technical skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Strong organizational, multi-tasking, planning, and time management skills.

Detail-oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

Dependable, results-focused, and ethical.

The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to work in or near Denver, CO.

This is the CAA ICON Intern Application for Summer 2026 in-person internship opportunities. This application is intended for current university students who are currently in their Junior year, Senior year, or in a Graduate program.

CAA ICON's world-class internship is an educational, hands-on, and project-based experience. Interns will have the opportunity to work with industry executives, develop personally and professionally through our in-house professional development courses, and hear from Executives across the organization throughout the internship.

The Summer 2026 Internship Program is an in-person, full-time opportunity from May 18, 2026 August 7, 2026. All internships are paid employment opportunities. Interns are responsible for their own transportation. A housing stipend will be offered for those who are not local to the intern opportunity. A laptop and other resources necessary to support the work will be provided.

Individuals who now or in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible for our internship or full-time opportunities.

The hourly rate for this internship position is in the range of $19.29 - $24.00. Ultimately, hourly rates for interns are determined by geographic location, among other criteria.

Applications will close on 1 / 30 / 2026. Please provide complete and legible information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.