Intern, DSI MENA
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Job Description:
Dentsu Sports International Graduate Programme (GADDAHA) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dentsu Sports International is offering graduates the opportunity to join our Riyadh office through a paid, 12-month graduate programme running from August 2026 to July 2027.
Designed for ambitious graduates looking to build a career in sports management, the programme combines hands-on experience within a global agency network with the opportunity to work at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing sports industry.
The programme will be split across two six-month rotations:
Six months in Dentsu Sports International
You will gain experience across Dentsu Sports International’s core services, including sponsorship and consultancy, content and creative, hospitality and events, partnership activation and fan engagement.
You will support live client briefs, strategic projects and new business opportunities. This may include market research, sponsorship strategy, client presentations, partnership planning and management, campaign development and delivery, content planning, event support and wider agency projects.
This rotation will give you a broad understanding of how sports marketing strategies are developed and delivered, from the initial insight and strategic thinking through to activation and execution.
Six months in Dentsu Sports Analytics
You will gain practical experience using data and insight to understand audiences, evaluate sponsorship performance and help brands and rights holders make better-informed decisions.
This may include research, data analysis, reporting, measurement and the development of insight-led recommendations.
What you will gain
Global exposure – Learn from Dentsu Sports International experts in Saudi Arabia, across the region and globally
Two specialist rotations – Spend six months across Dentsu Sports International’s core services and six months within Dentsu Sports Analytics
Hands-on experience – Contribute to live client work, strategic briefs and agency projects
Sports marketing expertise – Understand how partnerships, campaigns, content and experiences are developed and delivered
Data and analytics experience – Learn how audience data, research and measurement shape sports marketing decisions
Professional training – Complete the European Sponsorship Association’s Introduction to Sponsorship course
One-to-one mentoring – Receive dedicated support and guidance throughout the programme
Industry access – Attend relevant events and networking opportunities, subject to scheduling and availability
Practical skills – Develop your experience across research, strategy, analytics, presentations and project delivery
Career development – Build your confidence, professional network and understanding of the sports industry
This is a paid position offered on a 12-month contract, providing an opportunity to develop experience across both the strategic, creative and analytical sides of sports marketing.
Location:
RiyadhBrand:
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