Spring 2027 Internship - Client Services & Marketing, NFL

Location: USA-CA - Los Angeles HQ, United States of America

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. THE·TEAM works with iconic sports, creators and media figures across the world, utilizing our extensive influence to maximize negotiations and create meaningful opportunities for our clients across talent, brands and rights holders.

Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team.

Please note: This is an unpaid, for college credit internship. Candidates must be eligible to receive college credit as compensation for this internship. Candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will need to submit proof of eligibility and enrollment to receive academic credit for their time interning with THE·TEAM and will be disqualified if they are unable to do so.

Job Overview

Responsible for supporting the day-to-day needs of agents, clients, client service team members and talent marketing leadership to accomplish client related sales, marketing and account operations during the development and execution of all client business affairs. This includes sales, branding, accounts receivable, PR, charitable endeavors, and social media management. Participation in new business development efforts such as prospecting sales leads and marketing material development. Provide high-level administrative support for clients and agents including organizing, scheduling, and coordinating administrative activities.

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Internship Program Details

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.