Spring 2027 Internship - Client Services & Marketing, NFL

Job Overview

What You’ll Do

What We’re Looking For

Internship Program Details:

Qualifications

• Currently getting a college degree, preferably in marketing, communications, sports management, or related field
• Possess persuasiveness skills to successfully negotiate on behalf of the client’s interests
• Requires considerable flexibility in scheduling and the willingness to work nights and weekends
• Ability to prospect and research marketing partnerships on behalf of the clients
• Requires a passion for sports and business
• Strong understanding of social/digital media
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to interact with people of all demographics
• Requires self-management and project management abilities
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships internally and externally
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment and significant initiative.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to anticipate problems and manage expectations
• Must be able to come into our Los Angeles office 2-3x per week
• Must be able to earn college credit for an internship
• Runs from January 26th, 2027 to April 30th, 2027
• Time commitment expectation of 20 hours per week
• Interns will attain a rewarding learning experience by interning for a large sports/entertainment company, as well as learning the importance of business organization and management. They will make connections with industry leaders to obtain exposure to the strategies behind digital management and marketing in sports.
• THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite a plus

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day schedules of clients, client service team, and agents, which includes appointments, travel logistics, interviews, family affairs, and marketing commitments.
• Supports client “off-field” relationships and communicates with their agents, keeping them informed on their clients’ needs.
• Prepares invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using Word, Excel spreadsheets, or presentation software. Maintains department databases and generates reports as required.
• Track and log brands/campaigns and requests for our clients
• Monitor social media for our client highlights and new items related to THE·TEAM’s Football athletes
• Help execute social media plans, as well as marketing deliverables for campaigns, interviews, events.
• Handles logistics leading up to and throughout major events, including but not limited to the draft, Super Bowl, pro Bowl, and performance showcases.
• Performs networking, researches and solicits new business; creates a target list of potential companies that may be interested in partnering with clients; makes outbound sales calls; establishes relationships that lead to endorsement deals.
• Creates branding and marketing materials for current clients to send to prospective companies and solicit new business under the supervision of senior agents and talent marketing leadership.
• Assists senior agents and marketing leadership with managing relationships with client endorsement partners; ensures the client’s contracts are fulfilled; approves marketing and advertising materials.
• Assists with development of client marketing portfolio, which includes PR efforts, community building, and endorsements under the supervision of senior agents and marketing directors.
• Secures barter deals for miscellaneous items (such as, cars, phones, furniture, etc.) on behalf of clients in conjunction with memorabilia/collectables lead.
• Assist clients with charitable endeavors and assist with coordinating events and collecting donations
• Currently getting a college degree, preferably in marketing, communications, sports management, or related field
• Possess persuasiveness skills to successfully negotiate on behalf of the client’s interests
• Requires considerable flexibility in scheduling and the willingness to work nights and weekends
• Ability to prospect and research marketing partnerships on behalf of the clients
• Requires a passion for sports and business
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Strong understanding of social/digital media
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to interact with people of all demographics
• Requires self-management and project management abilities
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships internally and externally
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment and significant initiative.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to anticipate problems and manage expectations
• Must be able to come into our Los Angeles office 2-3x per week
• Must be able to earn college credit for an internship
• Runs from January 26th, 2027 to April 30th, 2027
• Time commitment expectation of 20 hours per week
• Educational Benefit to Student:
• Interns will attain a rewarding learning experience by interning for a large sports/entertainment company, as well as learning the importance of business organization and management. They will make connections with industry leaders to obtain exposure to the strategies behind digital management and marketing in sports.
• THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.