Underground Fan Club and MKTG Sports + Entertainment have launched a new programme called ‘Future FWD’, a free of charge initiative designed to help Gen-Z individuals break into the sports and entertainment industry.
Starting on 24 April 2024, the programme will take place over a four-month period and will offer applicants the chance to learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience across sports and entertainment marketing, sponsorship and production. Future FWD is open to 18-24 year old people and is designed to work alongside applicant’s current work or study commitments.
The programme includes:
- Workshops with industry experts
- A monthly meet with a designated mentor
- Meet and learn from high profile clients
- Hands-on experience across multiple services
- Regular Social events
Important dates for your diary
- Application close date – 22 March
- Interviews – W/C 1 April
- Programme start date – 24 April
Charlie Copsey, CEO & Founder at Underground Fan Club, said: “The sports and entertainment industry is one of the best places to work, but we also know it’s one of the hardest places for young talent to get their foot in the door. Future FWD aims to level the playing field, providing opportunities to those with passion and skills, regardless of their access to industry contacts or insider knowledge.
“We’re dedicated to empowering and motivating the next generation of innovators, visionaries and creators. There’s an abundance of exceptional young talent waiting to be discovered, and we’re excited to uncover and support them on their journey.”
Gemma Woor, Senior Client Director, Sponsorship & Consultancy at MKTG Sports + Entertainment, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Underground Fan Club to launch Future FWD. Getting that first step into the sports and entertainment sector is extremely competitive, so we’re proud to be part of a programme which offers young people invaluable experience that will help build the confidence and skills needed to kickstart their careers.”
Full information on Future FWD and how to apply can be found here: https://www.undergroundfanclub.com/futurefwd
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About MKTG Sports + Entertainment
MKTG Sports + Entertainment is a global integrated agency that harnesses the power of culture and purpose to help brands and properties move at the speed of fans.
Across strategy, insights, content and comms, hospitality and events, we utilise deep consumer community and subculture insights to create culturally relevant and meaningful solutions to brands and properties worldwide.
We build ideas born for brands but designed for fans.
About Underground Fan Club
Underground Fan Club is a media platform and fan network, connecting fans with talent and brands through experiences in sport, wellness and culture.
We produce talent led content across audio, video and events, granting fans access like they’ve never had before.
The antithesis of a corporate event. The antidote to an unoriginal video. The authentic version of a #ad. This is fan engagement, redefined.
For more information please contact:
Joseph Hills (Joseph.Hills@mktg.com)
