About the role#
This internship offers a chance to contribute to the Football division at Excel Sports Management. You will gain experience in agency operations while applying classroom knowledge to real-world tasks. The program runs from January 11, 2027, through May 6, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Manage the college football and NFL coaching database.
- Issue requests to universities and organize the incoming responses.
- Review and analyze employment contracts for coaches.
- Assist with updating client marketing materials.
- Collaborate with the team to assemble client media day pamphlets.
- Provide support on various projects as needed.
What you'll need#
- Senior standing in college (having completed your junior year), enrollment in graduate school, or a completed bachelor's or postgraduate degree.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Availability to work under 30 hours per week, specifically between 24 and 29.9 hours.
- Ability to report to the Chicago office approximately 3 days per week.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Pay: $17.05 per hour.
- Note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
About Excel Sports Management
Excel Sports Management represents talent, brands, and properties. The agency focuses on areas such as basketball, baseball, football, and golf. It also manages corporate partnerships, consulting, and hospitality. Founded in 2002, the firm maintains its headquarters in New York City. It operates additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Chicago, and London.
How to get in at Excel Sports Management
Securing an internship at Excel Sports Management requires timing. Because the agency receives many applications, Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first. Early applicants get seen before the pile grows. You should also focus on networking with the right people. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral, which materially improves response rates.
