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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a college degree, preferably in marketing, communications, sports management, or a related field
- Eligible to receive college credit for the internship and provide proof of eligibility and enrollment
- Persuasiveness skills to negotiate on behalf of clients
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends
- Ability to prospect and research marketing partnerships
- Passion for sports and business
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong understanding of social and digital media
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-management and project management abilities
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
- Confidentiality, professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and initiative
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to anticipate problems and manage expectations
- Ability to work in the Los Angeles office two to three times per week
- Availability for 20 hours per week from January 26, 2027 through April 30, 2027
THE·TEAM Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about THE·TEAM and has not been reviewed or approved by THE·TEAM.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as fair or good for many roles, especially when paired with flexible or steady hours. Overall sentiment skews acceptable to solid rather than exceptional.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive and a relative strength of the overall package. Some accounts pair strong medical coverage with a generally supportive work environment.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle perks such as travel and entertainment discounts are noted, and the organization is described as investing in employee well-being. These additions complement core benefits even if the full package varies by role and location.
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What We Do
THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music, and entertainment company that provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands, and properties.
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