Athlete Marketing & Client Services Intern

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 Support day‑to‑day schedules of clients, client service team, and agents, including appointments, travel logistics, interviews, family affairs, and marketing commitments. Support client “off‑field” relationships and communicate with their agents, keeping them informed on their clients’ needs. Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents using Word, Excel spreadsheets, or presentation software. Maintain department databases and generate 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. Execute social media plans and marketing deliverables for campaigns, interviews, events. Handle logistics for major events, including but not limited to the draft, Super Bowl, pro Bowl, and performance showcases. Perform networking, research and solicit new business; create a target list of potential companies; make outbound sales calls; establish 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; ensure the client’s contracts are fulfilled; approve marketing and advertising materials. Assist with the development of client marketing portfolio, which includes PR efforts, community building, and endorsements under the supervision of senior agents and marketing directors. Secure barter deals for miscellaneous items (e.g., cars, phones, furniture) on behalf of clients in conjunction with memorabilia/collectables lead. Assist clients with charitable endeavors and coordinate events and collect donations. Qualifications Currently pursuing 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. Considerable flexibility in scheduling and willingness to work nights and weekends. Ability to prospect and research marketing partnerships on behalf of the clients. Must have a passion for sports and business. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Strong understanding of social/digital media. Well‑developed communication skills and 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. 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 September 9th, 2026 – December 11th,2026. Time commitment expectation of 20 hours per week. Unpaid internship for college credit. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. THE·TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC