Creative industries’ leading companies look to Schulich School of Business students to navigate complex challenges and grow their business
TORONTO, January 25, 2018 - In a time of rapid advances in technology, evolving media consumption and consumers demanding more engaging, immersive experiences, companies are seeking top talent to help analyse issues and develop sound solutions that help them build their brands, maximize revenue and stay ahead of their competition.
Today’s 3rd annual Sports, Media and Entertainment Internship Fair at Schulich School of Business, the only event of its kind in Canada, will showcase career opportunities in the ultra-competitive, and passion-driven creative industries.
This year’s edition is poised to set Fair records for a number of companies (19) and available roles. MLSE, TIFF, New Balance, MKTG Canada and Rogers Media are some of the industry-leading companies showcasing opportunities across various functions: Marketing, Business Development, Finance, Accounting, Administration, and more.
The Fair’s founder, Sport Marketing Instructor Vijay Setlur says the event provides a more tangible link between academia and career opportunities and an opportunity for students to pursue their passion a pivotal time in their development.
What: 3rd annual Sports, Media and Entertainment Internship Fair
When: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: CIBC Marketplace, Schulich School of Business-York University,
111 Ian MacDonald Blvd., North York
Media Contact: Anjum Nayyar, York University Media Relations, 416 736 2100 ext. 44543 anayyar@yorku.ca
York University is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. York students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. York U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 26 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 295,000 alumni. York U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.
