Spring 2027 Internship - Client Services & Marketing, NFL

This is an unpaid, for-college-credit internship supporting the day-to-day needs of agents, clients, the client service team and talent marketing leadership across client sales, marketing and account operations. The intern contributes to client business affairs spanning sales, branding, accounts receivable, PR, charitable endeavours and social media management, and takes part in new business development efforts such as prospecting sales leads and developing marketing material. The internship runs from 26 January 2027 to 30 April 2027, with an expected time commitment of 20 hours per week.

• Support the day-to-day schedules of clients, the client service team and agents, including appointments, travel logistics, interviews, family affairs and marketing commitments.
• Support clients' off-field relationships and communicate with their agents to keep them informed of their clients' needs.
• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents using Word, Excel spreadsheets or presentation software, and maintain department databases and generate reports as required.
• Track and log brands, campaigns and requests on behalf of clients.
• Monitor social media for client highlights and new items related to THE·TEAM's football athletes, and help execute social media plans and marketing deliverables for campaigns, interviews and events.
• Handle logistics leading up to and throughout major events, including but not limited to the draft, Super Bowl, Pro Bowl and performance showcases.
• Perform networking, research and solicitation of new business, creating target lists of potential companies that may be interested in partnering with clients, making outbound sales calls and establishing relationships that lead to endorsement deals.
• Create 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.
• Assist senior agents and marketing leadership with managing relationships with client endorsement partners, ensuring client contracts are fulfilled and approving marketing and advertising materials.
• Assist with the development of client marketing portfolios, including PR efforts, community building and endorsements, under the supervision of senior agents and marketing directors.
• Secure barter deals for miscellaneous items such as cars, phones and furniture on behalf of clients in conjunction with the memorabilia/collectables lead.
• Assist clients with charitable endeavours and help coordinate events and collect donations.

• Currently pursuing a college degree.
• Must be eligible to receive college credit as compensation for the internship, and must be able to submit proof of eligibility and enrolment to receive academic credit.
• Persuasiveness skills to successfully negotiate on behalf of the client's interests.
• Considerable flexibility in scheduling and the willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to prospect and research marketing partnerships on behalf of clients.
• A passion for sports and business.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of social and digital media.
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to interact with people of all demographics.
• Self-management and project management abilities.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations, and to exercise discretion, sound judgment and significant initiative.
• Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to anticipate problems and manage expectations.

• College degree in marketing, communications, sports management or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

• Hybrid working arrangement requiring attendance at the Los Angeles office two to three times per week.

• Interns gain a rewarding learning experience at a large sports and entertainment company.
• Interns learn the importance of business organisation and management.
• Interns make connections with industry leaders and gain exposure to the strategies behind digital management and marketing in sports.

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide, working with iconic sports, creator and media figures globally and using its extensive influence to maximise negotiations and create meaningful opportunities for clients across talent, brands and rights holders. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.