Summer 2025 Internship - NIL Marketing Football & Basketball Intern

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman works with iconic sports and media figures across the world in every major sport, utilizing our extensive influence to maximize negotiations and create meaningful opportunities for our clients across teams, leagues, brands, content and live events.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 69 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Please note: This is an unpaid, for college credit 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 and enrollment to receive academic credit for their time interning with Wasserman and will be disqualified if they are unable to do so.

Internship Overview

This position will be working in the Athlete Marketing division of the Athlete Management department at Wasserman. This group actively prospects paid opportunities/ partnerships for athletes that Wasserman represents. This intern will help create target lists, research specific markets and/or brands, assist in setting up meetings/calls with decision makers by making cold calls and other tasks pertaining to the Athlete Marketing process. 

Day-to-day Duties Include:

• Support the Vice President of Talent Marketing Operations with various tasks
• Conduct cold calls and marketing outreach as directed
• Create excel spreadsheets and powerpoint pitch decks to organize and conduct marketing outreach
• Review contracts and prepare summaries
• Review and code invoices for payment
• Conduct research on prospective clients
• Various administration duties as assigned
• Applicants must possess a professional attitude while demonstrating initiative and strong communication skills.
• Applicants should have an interest in sports business and sales/marketing as well as
  be eager to learn about and contribute to the marketing and endorsement efforts of
  professional athletes by cold calling and other communication skills.
• Applicants with sales, marketing, business development and cold calls experience are strongly preferred.

Requirements:

• Degree currently in progress, preferably majoring in a sports-related field
• Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, passionate and enthusiastic.
• Applicants must possess a professional attitude while demonstrating initiative and strong communication skills.
• Applicants should have an interest in sports business and sales/marketing as well as
  be eager to learn about and contribute to the marketing and endorsement efforts of
  professional athletes by cold calling and other communication skills.
• Applicants with sales, marketing, business development and cold calls experience are strongly
  preferred.
• Well-developed communication, organizational and time management skills, as well as basic administrative skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Displays indications of being loyal and trustworthy with the organization and clients
• Must be able to receive college credit 

Important Information: 

• This internship is for college credit only
• Minimum commitment of 15+ hours per week
• The summer internship program runs from June 3, 2025 – August 8, 2025 
• This is a remote opportunity, U.S. based candidates 

Educational Benefit to Student:

Interns will attain a rewarding learning experience by working for one of the most respected sports & entertainment companies. They will learn business operations and important aspects of the Athlete sales and marketing process including prospecting, outreach, following through on deals and digital marketing strategies. Interns will also make invaluable connections with sports industry leaders.

Wasserman 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.