Spring 2027 Internship - Talent Marketing

This internship sits within the Athlete Marketing division of the Athlete Management department at THE·TEAM, a group that actively prospects paid opportunities and partnerships for the athletes the company represents. The intern supports the Senior Vice President and the broader Athlete Marketing team across all aspects of the endorsement process, from initial research and prospecting through to pitch preparation and deal analysis. The role offers hands-on exposure to the strategies and business operations behind athlete endorsements from both the athlete and brand perspectives.

• 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 with administrative duties as needed
• Participate in marketing strategy sessions and team calls
• Maintain a professional attitude and demonstrate strong communication and initiative

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive academic credit
• Strong organisational, 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 in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Highly detail-oriented and professional demeanour

• Preferably majoring in Sports Management, Business, Marketing or a related field
• Experience with cold calling, marketing or sales is a plus

• Understand the athlete endorsement deal landscape from start to finish
• Learn how to structure, negotiate and activate endorsement deals
• Analyse athlete and brand perspectives on marketing and endorsements
• Explore the role of digital and 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

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide, working with iconic sports, creators and media figures to maximise negotiations and create meaningful opportunities for clients across talent, brands and rights holders. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.