Summer 2027 Internship - Athlete Partnerships Planner Intern

About Us

Summer 2027 Athlete Partnerships Planner Internship
Location: New York, New York (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Who We Are

Fanatics Collectibles is a global leader in the sports and entertainment collectibles industry, dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for fans and collectors. Through iconic brands like Topps and innovative digital platforms, we're transforming how collectors discover, purchase, and engage with the products and experiences they love.

Backed by Fanatics, a global sports platform with an extensive network of league, team, and athlete partnerships, we're combining a rich history in collectibles with innovation, technology, and data to shape the future of the industry.

At Fanatics Collectibles, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside collaborative, passionate teams, tackle meaningful business challenges, and contribute to a rapidly evolving industry.

About the Role

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Athlete Partnerships Planner Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. The intern will support the day-to-day management of athlete and agency relationships, helping the team deliver on its commitments and keep every account on track.

As an intern, you'll gain exposure to the full athlete-partnership lifecycle while supporting the team's growing account-management needs. You'll track contractual deliverables, coordinate autograph signings and relic acquisition, maintain account records, support athlete marketing initiatives tied to product launches, and participate in athlete- and agency-facing activations.

Your primary project will be to review active athlete agreements and build a standardized portfolio-level view of autograph, relic, and other deliverables. The project will identify and quantify athletes who are delinquent or falling behind on signing obligations, giving Product Development actionable reporting for future product planning and forecasting. It will also support rolling agency updates on athlete performance and help identify situations where Topps may reserve the right to reduce future autograph quantities under the applicable deal terms.

What You'll Do

• Track Contractual Deliverables: Monitor autograph, relic, and other deliverables across athlete agreements and keep the team informed of status.
• Coordinate Autograph Signings: Help schedule and coordinate autograph signings with athletes and their agencies, including potential travel to support sessions in person.
• Support Athlete Marketing: Help activate social media strategies for product launches and coordinate athlete gifting, including player cards, cover-athlete product, and other relevant product.
• Participate in Athlete-Facing Activations: Support autograph signings, marketing events, Fanatics Fest, and other athlete- and agency-facing activations, with travel as needed.
• Support Relic and Memorabilia Acquisition: Assist with daily Topps NOW sample-card orders and agency shipments; coordinate 1st Hit Base authentication requests, communication, and tracking; support Topps NOW relic requests with agencies and MLB clubs; and help track and procure First Milestone game-used items, including deal documentation and image photo-matching.
• Maintain Account Records: Keep athlete and agency account records accurate and up to date.
• Follow Up on Obligations: Follow up with athletes, agencies, and internal teams on outstanding obligations to ensure commitments are met.
• Build a Portfolio-Level View: Review active athlete agreements and build a standardized view of deliverables, highlighting upcoming deadlines, outstanding commitments, and execution risks.
• Track Signing Performance: Identify, quantify, and report athletes who are delinquent or falling behind on signing obligations; provide Product Development with planning and forecasting insights; and support rolling agency updates on performance and potential quantity reductions where contractually permitted.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort traveling as needed and engaging professionally with athletes, agents, and senior partners.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records, and follow through consistently.
• Interest in sports, talent representation, partnerships, or account management.
• Proficiency in Airtable, Excel, or similar tracking tools.
• Proactive mindset, sound judgment, and comfort working cross-functionally.

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