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.
Job Overview
This position will be working in the Athlete Marketing division of the Athlete Management department at THE·TEAM. This group actively prospects paid opportunities/ partnerships for athletes that THE·TEAM represents. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting the Senior Vice President and broader Athlete Marketing team in all aspects of the endorsement process—from initial research and prospecting to pitch preparation and deal analysis. This internship offers a unique chance to learn the strategies and business operations behind athlete endorsements from both the athlete and brand perspectives.
Please note: This is an unpaid 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 to receive academic credit for their time interning with THE·TEAM, and will be disqualified if they are unable to do so. This internship will run from January 26th, 2027 to April 30th, 2027.
Duties:
- Support the SVP and staff of Talent Marketing on various athlete marketing initiatives
- Conduct cold calls and outreach to potential brand partners
- Build and maintain spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations for outreach and pitches
- Research prospective clients, athletes, and brand categories
- Track invoices and assist in administrative duties as needed
- Participate in marketing strategy sessions and team calls
- Maintain a professional attitude and demonstrate strong communication and initiative
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in a college/university and eligible to receive academic credit
- Preferably majoring in Sports Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Interest in sports, marketing, endorsements, and athlete representation
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Experience with cold calling, marketing, or sales is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Highly detail-oriented and professional demeanor
Educational Benefit to Student:
Interns will:
- Understand the athlete endorsement deal landscape from start to finish
- Learn how to structure, negotiate, and activate endorsement deals
- Analyze athlete and brand perspectives on marketing and endorsements
- Explore the role of digital/social media in modern athlete partnerships
- Apply general sales and business development principles to real-world athlete deals
- Create a mock professional athlete endorsement deal proposal
- Gain exposure to industry leaders and network within a top sports agency
This is an exceptional opportunity for students seeking to gain foundational experience in sports marketing, business development, and client representation.
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 enrolled in a college or university
- Eligible to receive academic credit for the internship
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Interest in sports, marketing, endorsements, and athlete representation
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Highly detail-oriented and professional demeanor
- Major in Sports Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field
- Experience with cold calling, marketing, or sales
THE·TEAM Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
