2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern (CA)

2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern (CA) 

  

OVERVIEW: 

NFL Summer Internship Program participants have the opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while receiving an unmatched, behind-the-scenes learning experience. Though interns work within specific departments, they will explore all aspects of the business of professional football through challenging project assignments, weekly speaker presentations, mentoring relationships, and networking opportunities. 

This is a 10-week summer internship program, from June 8 - August 14, 2026. Interns will be required to work five (5) full days (approximately 40 hours) per week and will be paid an hourly rate for their work. Additionally, there is no remote or hybrid schedule. The NFL is committed to being back in person only. This will allow interns to get a better sense of the NFL as an organization and promote stronger networking opportunities. 

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, December 22 at 11:59 PM PST. No exceptions will be made for those who miss the application deadline. 

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted by early January. If you are not selected, you will receive an email notification. Please do not contact the NFL regarding the status of your application. 

  

EDUCATION:  

• Undergraduate junior (rising senior) graduating Winter 2026 or Spring 2027  

• Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 

• Academic transcripts (official or unofficial) will be requested 

  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams) 

• Interest in the Sports, Entertainment and/or Media industries is a plus 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong work ethic 

• Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations before the start of the internship 

  

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS: 

 

AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT  

The Audience Development team is uniquely positioned within the NFL Media group to offer a valuable and educational experience for any student interested in how the NFL Media business functions, including deep insight into content development, content production, platform distribution, performance analysis, and the strategy that drives all of our resource investments.  Additionally, the role will provide insight into how NFL Media supports the 32 NFL Teams via content and platform insights as well as audience engagement strategies.  Interns will learn how we employ analytics-based decision making to determine both how we can optimize NFL programming as well as uncovering new opportunities to reach fans in an ever-expanding media landscape. The role will have the opportunity to work with a variety of departments, including Business Development, International Marketing, NFL Media Product, NFL Media Engineering, Media Intelligence, Integrated Sales, Football Ops, Consumer Insights, and the 32 NFL Clubs.    

 

Responsibilities: 

 Audience Analysis  

• Intern will assist Audience Insights team in performance analysis of NFL-produced content and NFL digital platforms  

• Responsible for applying qualitative metadata to key content across all digital platforms  

• Priority focus on identifying content that engages youth and female audiences  

• Develop insights and presentations   

Cross-platform Content Strategy  

• Assist in development of a holistic content distribution strategy across NFL Media platforms  

• Work across Product, Programming, Content, and Business Development teams to document platform requirements and new opportunities  

• Support development of new content, including new podcasts for the NFL Podcast Network  

International Expansion 

• Opportunity to help develop an international content strategy that leverages the content and distribution platforms operated by NFL Media 

• Work closely with content and business leads across the NFL to define key content types that help achieve business goals in international markets 

• Develop localization strategy for existing or planned content that helps drive both football participation and general football education in key markets 

• Perform deep-dive analysis of PlayFootball YouTube channel to provide insights into content gaps and future ideas for flag and tackle football educational curriculum  

• Refine content/program measurement & KPIs for stakeholders across Media, Business, and Marketing  

 

Qualifications: 

• Prior internship and/or work experience  

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, as this role will require translating work from research to clear presentations for managers and other department stakeholders 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to take ownership of a project and meet deadlines 

• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment   

• Ability to influence and work successfully with internal and external partners   

• Comfortable analyzing data in spreadsheets and translating data into communicable insights 

• Developing visually compelling and cohesive presentations with clear language and layouts 

• Shows great attention to detail and can handle and organize many responsibilities at once 

 

 

DIGITAL CONTENT & DEVELOPMENT 

Overview:  

The NFL Media group is seeking a versatile and innovative creative producer/editor to work with the content team.   

   

Responsibilities:  

• Be creative and develop new NFL content  

• Basic editing and writing based on research   

• Analyze performance data   

• Assist in long range strategic planning of NFL content   

 

Qualifications:  

• 1+ years of video production experience  

• Experience in sports production and understanding of NFL players, coaches and storylines  

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills  

• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects   

• Previous leadership role   

• Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment  

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment  

• Models respect, integrity, responsibility to team and resiliency through everyday actions and behaviors  

• Works well with others  

 

 

DTC STRATEGY & GROWTH 

The NFL Media Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Group is a new business segment within NFL Media tasked with building a closer connection between fans and the world's most exciting sports and entertainment experience, The National Football League. NFL Media DTC products, combine world-class content with cutting edge technology to drive deeper engagement with fans wherever they are, from the stadium to their home, on any device. The DTC Strategy & Growth Intern will support the team in identifying growth initiatives to acquire, engage, and retain the paid DTC subscriber base across the NFL’s and 32 Clubs’ portfolio of products, with a focus on the NFL’s domestic streaming service, NFL+.  

 

Responsibilities:    

• Assessment of short-term and long-term content and product strategy for NFL Media properties  

• Prepare executive updates on NFL+ business performance for senior level leadership  

• Provide analytical support on major initiatives to achieve the strategic goals of the NFL’s DTC business  

• Collaborate with internal partners across the NFL and 32 Clubs to identify, develop, and garner support for initiatives that grow the value of the DTC business  

• Work cross-functionally with the GamePass International team to support the broader NFL DTC ecosystem 

 

Qualifications:   

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint    

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; must be comfortable living in the details of the numbers  

• Experience in developing evidence-based strategic frameworks to inform decision-making  

• A keen eye for presentation design and the ability to distill complex concepts and analyses into clear, easy-to-understand presentations  

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects   

• Major/coursework: Preference for Finance, Economics, Statistics background  

 

 

GRAPHICS 

The Graphics department designs and animates motion graphics for television broadcast and digital platforms. Essential duties include developing concepts, generating iterations of a “look”, and providing daily support for live shows and digital media. The Graphics intern will be responsible for designing and animating logos, style frames, creating 2D and/or 3D content. This position works directly with the Graphics Department Art Director and/or Creative Director.  

  

Responsibilities:    

• Projects will include:  

• Various shows for off-season, Pre-season Games, Exclusive Games off-season dev, Gameday Dev, Daily support and more.    

• Design/Animate Motion Graphics according to the needs or demands of the various NFL Network shows and NFL+.  

• Under the direction of the Art Director, generate designs, animations, and motion graphics to be used in NFL Network shows and for NFL+.  

• Perform the duties of designing both 2D and 3D images/animations. 

  

Qualifications:   

• Proficient knowledge of Cinema 4D, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.  

• Capable working within the guidelines of an existing graphics package to maintain consistency and quality.  

• Must have excellent organizational skills. 

• Possess a strong sense of creativity and imagination.   

• Knowledge of 2D & 3D design is imperative.  

• Knowledge and experience with Octane Render preferred, but not necessary.  

• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint a plus, but not essential.  

• Major/coursework: Motion Design, 2D/3D Motion Graphics, Visual FX, Animation, and Branding.  

 

 

MEDIA FINANCE 

This position will partner with various departments across NFL Media to assist with financial planning efforts, perform research and analysis, as well as interact with NFL Media personnel as needed. They will work closely with both Financial and non-Financial professionals across the League to complete forecasts, various special projects and ad hoc requests.    

  

Responsibilities:   

• Financial Planning and Analysis including basic modeling and updates to Forecast  

• Variance analysis related to Close and Forecast process 

• Review of legal agreements  

• General Ledger research  

• Prepare current listing of Risks and Opportunities related to the most recent Forecast 

• Participate in ad hoc projects to improve efficiency, reporting processes and financial analysis 

    

Qualifications:   

• Major/coursework: Completion of all lower-level and some upper-level Accounting and/or Finance classes 

• Team player, excellent work ethic and communication skills, passionate about pursuing a career in Finance   

 

 

NEXT GEN STATS 

NFL player tracking technology, also known as Next Gen Stats (NGS), is the capture of real time location data, speed and acceleration for every player, every play on every inch of the field. Sensors throughout the stadium track tags placed on players' shoulder pads, charting individual movements within inches. The Next Gen Stats group is dedicated to the capture, analysis, and dissemination of this data for consumption by NFL clubs and media partners. 

 

The Next Gen Stats group is seeking a data analyst intern to help develop business intelligence (BI) dashboards that help researchers unearth compelling insights from a robust database of advanced on-field statistics. The ideal candidate will have a background in data analysis and visualization while being an avid football fan with extensive knowledge of the players and game.  

 

Responsibilities:   

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Next Gen Stats research dashboards using Amazon QuickSight and other analytical tools. 

• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and research analysts to ideate and implement new stats and visualizations for enhancing the understanding of the game. 

• Research and develop original storylines and data points for statistical analysis, supporting the generation of content across NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL social channels as well as NFL Media partners. 

• Participate in regular review sessions to present dashboard designs, findings, and innovations to the Next Gen Stats team, with opportunities to showcase work to the broader NFL production and technology groups. 

• Assist in data quality control, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the stats provided to stakeholders. 

     

Qualifications/Skills:  

• Prior internship and/or work experience is preferred   

• Robust analytical skills with a proven ability to work with complex data sets. 

• Strong foundation in statistical analysis and proficiency with data visualization tools; experience with Amazon QuickSight, Tableau or Power BI is a plus. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex data insights in a clear and engaging manner. 

• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of football, including understanding of the game’s rules, teams, and key players. 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines. 

• Major/coursework: Data Science, Statistics, or related field. 

 

 

PHOTO 

NFL Media is seeking a summer Intern to join our Photo team. The Photo department provides exclusive imagery for all NFL departments and clubs. The NFL internship will focus on capturing photo content, learning NFL workflows, and growing as a photographer.  

  

Responsibilities:  

• Assist photo team with daily photo editor needs to meet O&O, Club, marketing, and PR needs  

• Attend and assist on events as needed, from portrait shoots, events and preseason games. 

• Communicate with photographers on assignments, provide photo coverage, edit and transmit on site in real time.  

• Maintain documentation of current and available templates. Check stylized templates for accuracy and adjust as needed.   

• Build shot list for photographers for all games and events, communicate with various departments to ensure all photo needs are represented.  

• Assist with distribution of game/event images to stakeholders.   

• Assist with project management and photo research for cross-departmental projects.  

• Support League initiatives with social and O&O photo essay content. Develop weekly content plan for photo essays and NFL Focus Instagram account. Maintain photo landing page with up to date featured content. Communicate with the Programming team to promote content.  

• Assist with maintaining in-house image archives and distribution of NFL images. Ensure proper archival of incoming images from games, events, and photoshoots.  

     

Qualifications:  

• Prior internship and/or work experience is preferred   

• Excellent presentation and communication skills   

• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills   

• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment   

• Shows great attention to detail and can handle many responsibilities at once   

 

 

PRODUCT OPERATIONS 

NFL Digital Media is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Product Operations Intern to join our team for the summer.  This role is ideal for students passionate about digital products, sports media, and technology who want to gain hands-on experience supporting product launches, process improvement, and cross-functional operations across NFL’s digital platforms (including NFL.com, NFL App, and NFL+). 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Support and publish digital web content from League Site CMS (Forge) 

• Support Integrated Sales and Sponsorship with digital campaigns that include editorial content and digital live streaming shows 

• Support validation of live video programming across NFL+ and NFL Channel 

• Support Channel Optimization: 

• Work closely with customer service partners to identify, assess, and implement improvements in support channels including Chat, Messaging, Live Chat, Voice, and Email. 

• Collect and analyze customer feedback from multiple channels (including social media) to identify recurring issues and work with internal teams to implement solutions.  

• Document standard operating procedures 

• Assist with runbook and service catalogue documentation 

 

Qualifications: 

• Experience with web publishing and editing is preferred 

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, or similar project management platforms 

• Interest in digital product management, operations, or technology within the sports or entertainment industry 

• Ability to quickly learn new systems and programs 

• Avid interest and knowledge of NFL football 

• Proficiency in design via tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Programs (Acrobat, Photoshop) 

 

 

*Please note: While the NFL does not offer relocation assistance, select summer internship candidates may be eligible for a housing stipend based on eligibility criteria.  Eligibility will be reviewed with candidates under consideration for an offer. 

Benefits Information
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At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. 

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset