Intern, College Partnerships & Special Programs

THE FANTERNSHIP

We are seeking a dynamic, energetic, hard-working intern with the ability to think creatively, be proactive and make clear, well-reasoned decisions. We seek people with drive, passion and humility who can thrive in an entrepreneurial fast-paced culture. We are looking for individuals that will go above and beyond to contribute to the success of this world class organization. He/she must also be able to work collaboratively as a team and be a self-starter, keeping your finger on the pulse of the sports world, monitoring selling of teams and merchandise, working with world class vendors – such as Nike/Adidas/Under Armour/ Majestic, and driving overall top and bottom-line results

Internship positions are competitive and are paid positions. This internship is a semester long position working 15-20 hours per week, starting in mid-January and ending in the beginning of May. This position is based at our Norman, OK office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

· Monitor the sports world and retail on a daily basis with a mindset of finding new and unique hyper-local opportunities.

· Assist in building and launching industry leading product assortments for unique hyper-local opportunities, NIL, and hot markets.

· Work with the special programs manager to track performance, inventory, and shipping related to these unique products.

· Monitor and audit NIL product assortment, including changes to NIL opt-ins.

· Work on special projects as assigned by the Special Programs Manager and/or College VP.

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

· Proactive, energetic, hard-working, intellectually curious and results-oriented

· Team player who can work effectively in a fast paced environment

· Ability to handle multiple projects and timelines simultaneously and resolve problems quickly

· Solid negotiation skills and highly developed problem solving skills required

· An organized individual with great attention to detail and focus on quality of results

· Comfort working with all employee levels – from executives to the warehouse associates

· Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel products

 

QUALIFICATIONS

· A passion for college sports! We are the brand of the fan

· Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Management, Sports Management, Fashion Merchandising, or other related field from an accredited 4-year college or university

· A minimum of 3.3 GPA

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.