Staff Intern - Sponsorship - Corporate Communications

Requisition: 83180

PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.

Salary Range: $ 37,100 - $ 55,600

Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.

In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:

1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.

2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week

3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

PSEG is looking for a Summer 2026 Staff Intern – Sponsorship for the Corporate Communications Dept.

This job involves working to support the Brand Partnership

- PSEG’s World Cup Partnership Activation at FIFA’s Fan Festival at Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ which is scheduled June 11-July 19th

- Supporting the Jersey Ready Brand and Media Plans

- Supporting all other partnership discussions post World Cup window

This position will be (Hybrid Fixed)

Job Responsibilities

Assignments will include working alongside professionals in the following areas:

Phase 1 – (June 1- July 21) World Cup activation support, including:

- On site support at FIFA Fan Festival, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ

- The Fan Festival is scheduled for every day of the World Cup tournament, June 11-July 19 (39 days). Intern would help support daily set-up and tear down of PSEG activation space and any activities related to the PSEG Bucket Truck that will be displayed at Fan Fest.

- Support all other activation events that take place during the World Cup window:

- 3 PSEG Branded soccer pitches in the community, whether it’s a new pitch that’s being dedicated or an activation planned for a specific location.

- Meet and greets during the tournament- support any employee benefits during the tournament, such as observing a club practice session.

- Other planned activations, activities, event support including local community watch parties and events.

Phase 2- (July 22- Aug 21) Jersey Ready Media and Sports Sponsorship

- The 30-days of Phase 2 will be grounded in a more traditional work schedule, with select days each week in the Newark office, other days working from home remotely, and on-site visits to venues. There will be 2 areas of focus

- 2026 Jersey Ready Campaign

- Sponsorship Planning and Best Practices

Jersey Ready:

- Background on campaign development from ’25 to Year 2, 2026

- 360 Marketing program overview

- Creative development and execution

Media plan development, media buying approach and media plan tracking and monitoring

Sponsorship Best Practices:

- How are sponsorship contracts built?

- Planning and development

- Internal review and sponsorship package evaluation

- External supplier protocol and negotiation approach

- Sponsorship performance and measurement

- Note: 4-part tutorial that provides a deep dive in each of the areas above.

As part of the sponsorship learning’s, we would look to provide the intern with some hands-on real-life experience:

- Attend a Trenton Thunder or Somerset Patriots minor league baseball game (coordinate with CES on one of their activation game days)

- Site visit, meet and greet the sales leads for with NJ Devils/Rutgers/Seton Hall

Job Specific Qualifications

The successful incumbent(s) must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution in Marketing, Sports Business, Sport Management and graduating between December 2026 and May 2029. Students graduating in May/June 2026 are not eligible unless they are enrolling in a post-graduate degree program in the fall term of 2026. PSEG recognizes institutions of higher education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. Incumbents must have completed freshman level course work for consideration.

Because this position will require traveling to various partnership activations and offsite meetings, a valid driver's license and a safe driving record is required.

Desired:

- 3.0 GPA

This internship opportunity would be perfectly suited to the incumbent that has an interest and passion for marketing in general, with specific areas of focus that include:

- Sports Sponsorships

- On-site Sponsorship activations

- Brand development and management

- Media planning and buying

All PSEG internship roles are paid at an hourly rate, however there are no medical benefits associated with these positions. Incumbents are expected to work 40 hours per week over the duration of the summer internship. We are targeting currently enrolled/matriculating students that are able to commute to their designated work location as needed. Housing, transportation, and immigration support will not be provided in association with these positions.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.

Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

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