MESG NEWSLETTER
May 8, 2016
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MESG At A Glance
- Professional Events
- [Tue. 5/10]: Shape Your Summer
- [Sat. 5/14]: 31st Annual DuSable Conference
- [Tue. 5/17]: Fireside Chat - Kelly Linstroth, '09, Chicago Cubs
- Conferences and Case Competitions
- [Mon. 7/11 - Tue. 7/12]: TPG's Pro Scout School
- MESG Reads
- May the Fourth Be With You
- Biebs Brings Down the House in Chicago
- New Job Opportunities
- Internships:
- Pandora - Product Management
- NBCUniversal - Fandango Analytics
- Full-Time:
- Sirius XM Radio - Manager, Subscriber Planning & Analysis
- Apple, Inc. - Music Manager, iTunes China
- Universal Studios - Manager, Marketing/Sales & Strategic Planning
- Job Opportunities (posted in prior weeks)
Professional Events
Shape Your Summer (Tue. May 10th)
First-years, if you are wondering how to make the most of your summer, be sure to join Career Services and a diverse panel of second-year students for a lively discussion. Shape Your Summer takes place on Tuesday, May 10th from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM in Harper C25. The panel will discuss ways to prepare for your internship, challenges you may encounter, how to effectively resolve those challenges, and lessons learned. They will also share key recruiting information such that you can be prepared for the fall and full-time recruiting. Please register in GTS via the Programs tab as lunch is provided.
31st Annual DuSable Conference (Sat. May 14th)
Join fellow Boothies, alums, and professionals at AAMBAA's DuSable Conference to gain tangible networking skills in leveraging personal and professional connections to get to the next level. Speakers represent an array of industries including, but not limited to, finance, PE, sports management, legal practices, corporate management and entrepreneurship. Specifically, there are two speakers that will be talking to media, entertainment, and sports-related topics: Ryan Baker, a sports anchor and director for CBS-2 Chicago, and Jason Campbell, founder of Brand B Sports, a sports management agency.
Check out the full line of speakers at the conference website here and get your ticket here. Students can purchase discounted tickets for $30 which includes breakfast, lunch, and entry to the post-conference social.
Fireside Chat - Kelly Linstroth, '09, Chicago Cubs (Tue. May 17th)
Join MESG and CWiB in welcoming Kelly Linstroth, '09, who is the Assistant Director - Relationship Marketing at Chicago Cubs. Ms. Linstroth will be hosting a small group discussion sharing her insights on her experience working within the sports industry as a Booth alumna. Register here for the May 17th event, which will take place at Gleacher from 6 to 7 PM.
Conferences and Case Competitions
TPG's Pro Scout School (Mon. July 11th - Tues. July 12th)
For those seeking careers in sports or sports media, TPG's Pro Scout School conference in Las Vegas offers first-hand insight into the world of professional basketball. Sessions include the GM experience (a conversation with two NBA general managers), the president/CEO experience (discussions with individuals running the business side of NBA teams), the media & broadcasting experience, and the sales & marketing experience.
If you're interested in attending, please let any of the MESG co-chairs know, and we will work to facilitate your attendance at the event.
MESG Reads
May the Fourth Be With You
Star Wars Day came and went this past week. Check out here how corporate America celebrated the now prominent unofficial holiday. And start planning to get ready for the December release of Rogue One, a side story in the Star Wars anthology - Felicity Jones will be playing the lead Imperial resistance fighter.
Biebs Brings Down the House in Chicago
Are you a Belieber? If not, you missed out on two of the most rocking shows the Windy City has seen in a long time. Check out the most unforgettable highlight of his tour here.
New Job Opportunities
Internships
Pandora - Product Management MBA Intern, Listener Ad Experience (apply ASAP)
As a Product Management Intern in Listener Ad Experience, you’ll have the opportunity to invent new ways for millions of listeners to experience native advertising on Pandora. With a specific focus on the mobile experience, you’ll work closely with other product managers, analysts, sellers, designers, and engineers to conceive of and deliver product features that bring value to millions of listeners and deliver ROI to advertisers all around the world.
Apply ASAP via external website here.
NBCUniversal - Fandango MBA Intern, Analytics (apply ASAP)
Fandango seeks an experienced, talented, and passionate MBA Intern for our business analytics group. The ideal candidate will have exceptional quantitative skills, a passion for data analysis, and the ability to synthesize learnings into actionable insights. Must be an expert in Excel. Experience with SAS, R, or SQL a major plus.
Apply ASAP via external website here.
Full-Time
Sirius XM Radio - Manager, Subscriber Planning & Analysis (apply ASAP)
Develop and maintain fully-integrated financial models illustrating short- and long-term performance metrics, identify trends and future opportunities, and provide thought leadership on subscriber initiatives and reporting tools. Must be able to manage multiple projects in parallel. 3-5+ years of analytical business experience, including forecasting, reporting and financial modeling. Working knowledge of SQL, SAS, and/or other database systems preferred.
Work authorization required. Apply ASAP via external website here.
Apple, Inc. - Music Manager, iTunes China (apply by May 22nd; GTS#2341484)
The iTunes China Music Manager will define the strategy and manage the music business in China, manage and expand business relationships with existing partners and acquire new partners and their content. Proven track record, including a management position in a music label. Deep experience of music business in China. Must be fluent in English and Chinese.
Apply by 5/22 via email to Sr. Recruiter Chessy Chen at university_relations@apple.com.
Universal Studios - Manager, Marketing/Sales & Strategic Planning (apply by May 25th; GTS#2342904)
Responsible for identifying and evaluating market and customer-based growth, process, and development opportunities. Leverage market and customer insights to build and execute targeted marketing plans against business objectives. 5+ years of channel, market and customer-based strategic planning experience, preferably in support of marketing and sales functions. Strong understanding of consumer and brand research.
Apply by 5/25 via external website here to Job Req# 6231481.
Job Opportunities (posted in prior weeks)
Fandango intern - strategy
- Apply ASAP via LinkedIn here.
Warner Bros. intern - finance
- Apply ASAP via external website here
Warner Bros. full-time - business planning & analysis senior analyst
- Apply ASAP via external website here
Sony Pictures full-time - manager, digital distribution
- Apply ASAP via LinkedIn here.
Sesame Workshop intern - strategic analysis
- GTS #2341541
- Apply by Thu. May 19th
- Apply via external website here
NBCUniversal full-time - manager, business development
- GTS #2341554
- Apply by Thu. May 19th on external website here
DISH (Sling TV) full-time - manager, marketing
- GTS #2342284
- apply by Sat. May 21st
- Apply via external website here
Sony Pictures full-time - sr. manager, business development
- GTS #2342372
- Apply by Thu. June 30th on external website here.
- Work authorization is required.
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