MELT U Applications for Spring 2020 will open in October 2019
MELT U Applications for Summer 2020 will open in November 2019
MELT U provides invaluable experience for current college students and recent college graduates to explore the various facets of the sports marketing industry. Interns are privy to exploring all areas of our in-house services such as Experiential Marketing Account Teams, Digital & Social Media, Creative, Production, Multimedia Development. This internship heavily focuses on professional networking, as well as personal and professional development.
Email internship@meltatl.com for all other communication. NO phone calls please.
*Any applications or inquiries sent to info@meltatl.com will not be accepted or answered.
Amanda Tibbetts
Internship Director
Amanda Tibbetts
Internship Director
Favorite Team:
Me
Favorite Emoji: 
Yes, I dance in my car. Yes, I see you staring at me. No, I do not care.
Sam Bayne
Production & Creative Lead
Sam Bayne
Production & Creative Lead
Favorite Team:
NY Rangers
Favorite Emoji:
I've done this for 3 years, why not one more?
Latest
Speaker Series: Jeff Genthner (Fox Sports South)
https://youtu.be/UsHOZvrVov8 Jeff Genthner, Senior VP and General Manager at Fox Sports South, gave an overview of Fox Sports South and what they do. Thank you for taking the time to give the #MELTU interns advice about what employers look for in an employee!
Speaker Series: John Seiler (The Coca-Cola Company)
https://youtu.be/K38R5K3jUxA John Seiler from the Coca-Cola Company spoke about his role as Director of the Pro Sports Portfolio. He also shared that the key to his success has been timing and networking. Thank you for speaking with the #MELTU interns!
Speaker Series: Jonathan Katz (Katz Networks)
https://youtu.be/Af8kcOo92tw Jonathan Katz, President and CEO of Katz Networks, talked to the #MELTU interns today about the ever-changing television industry. Tune-in to this video now!
Speaker Series: Kelli Hilliard (Teall Capital Partners)
https://youtu.be/oIgA1o4ZpCs "If you don't have a great culture you will not be successful in business." Kelli Hilliard spoke with the #MELTU Interns about her journey through the sports marketing world and how she got to Teall Capital Partners. Thank you, Kelli!
Speaker Series: Mike Gomes (Cortland Apartments)
https://youtu.be/cgIafmfMcoA Chief Experience Officer at Cortland, Mike Gomes, talked to the #MELTU interns about his career and the importance of customer experience. Thank you for all of your incredible career advice!
Speaker Series: Mike Plant (Braves Development Company)
https://youtu.be/J3cq4tybH6s Mike Plant, President and CEO of Braves Development Company, shared his story from being an Olympic speed skater all the way to being the mastermind behind The Battery Atlanta. "There are two words I think about every day - action and...
Speaker Series: Percy Vaughn (KIA)
https://youtu.be/5TZeWCZfp_A Percy spoke with the #MELTU Interns about the automobile industry and the part he plays at the KIA company. Mr. Vaughn gave statistics on the KIA company and gave six steps for building your own personal brand. Thank you for all the...
Speaker Series: Rennie Curran (Game Changer Coaching)
https://youtu.be/JCYYpeiwsbE Rennie Curran spoke with the #MELTU Interns about his journey to becoming an entrepreneur and transitioning from being an athlete. He also gave the interns some valuable life advice - "You have to prepare for opportunities before they...
Field Trip: State Farm Arena
https://youtu.be/xgSiiyY5nMo Our #MELTU interns had a personal tour of State Farm Arena from Hawks CEO, Steve Koonin. On the tour, our interns had the opportunity of seeing every club section of the arena and the many other incredible amenities throughout the arena!
Field Trip: SunTrust Park & Atlanta Braves Game
https://youtu.be/FfcWRN7EAVc Take us out to the ball game ? #MELTU interns had a blast at the Braves game! They got to hear from the President of Business, Derek Schiller, take a tour of SunTrust Park, and watch the Braves defeat the Pirates!
Speaker Series: Tony Barnhart (ESPN / SEC Network)
https://youtu.be/eI9_4vm-FJE Tony Barnhart, college football analyst for the SEC Network and ESPN, shared with the #MELTU interns his journey to ESPN! Thank you, Tony for the wonderful advice & sharing your story!
Speaker Series: Tracy White (Learfield IMG College)
https://youtu.be/fG2ZnKEYFsw Tracy White, Executive Vice President of Learfield IMG College, spoke with the #MELTU Interns about what Learfield IMG College does and what they do for their clients. He also shared "10 life hacks" with the interns and tips for building...
Speaker Series: Stan Hall (Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau)
https://youtu.be/-1hdlEu0UuE MELT U speaker, Stan Hall, shared how his journey in the sports entertainment industry prepared him for his current position of COO at the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau. #MELTU
Speaker Series: Stan Beck (Author of College Sports Traditions)
https://youtu.be/xbgIstugHLQ Stan Beck greeted our interns by diving into college traditions from each school represented in the #MELTU class of 2019 - Beck brought copies of his book "College Sports Traditions" and personally signed them as gifts for our interns!
Speaker Series: Shannon Watkins (Aflac)
https://youtu.be/yHVyGKu58Ls Shannon Watkins, VP of Brand Marketing at Aflac, spoke with the interns about her journey to where she is today - "A career is a windy road, and it is completely okay if you don't know the exact path you want to take" - Thank you,...