Fall 2026 Internship - Athlete Exchange, Branded Projects

About the role#

This internship supports the strategy team for branded projects within the Athlete Exchange division. The team manages and creates branded and organic content for the digital properties of athletes, while pitching and managing branded content projects that include commercial production shoots, paid media management, and custom graphics or imagery creation.

What you'll do#

• Ideate and create athlete social media content while maintaining detailed knowledge of the team sports landscape.
• Assist in pitching branded content partnerships for athletes, including concept ideation, social post copywriting, and creating pitch decks.
• Support the team with social media analytics reporting, talent vetting, and agency roster management.
• Assist with general team tasks and special projects as needed.

What you'll need#

• Must be able to earn college credit for this internship; proof of eligibility is required.
• Availability for a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of the sports industry, with an active interest in following professional athletes on social media.
• Understanding of all social media platforms and their functions.
• Prior marketing or sports industry experience is preferred.
• Video production and editing experience is preferred.
• Strong writing, copywriting, design, or social media management experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess strong communication skills.

Location & details#

• Location: Los Angeles, California (on-site).
• Term: September 9, 2026 – December 11, 2026.
• This is an unpaid internship.
• Candidates must be based in the Pacific Time zone; Los Angeles-based candidates are preferred.