Collectibles Summer 2026 Intern - Athlete Partnerships

Fanatics Inc; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports collectibles organization is seeking a Summer 2026 Intern for their Athlete Partnerships team in Coppell, TX. This role offers hands-on exposure to managing athlete relationships and memorabilia in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a relevant degree and have a keen interest in sports and collectibles, demonstrating strong attention to detail and communication skills. The internship runs from June 1 to August 7, 2026, in a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Sports Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with securing and entering athlete-used materials into internal systems.
• Support the tracking of payments related to athlete partnerships.
• Maintain accurate records of athlete deals and memorabilia inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Time management

Interest in sports

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Trackers

Internal systems

Job description

Collectibles Summer 2026 Intern - Athlete Partnerships

Job Description

Summer 2026 Athlete Partnerships Internship
Location: Coppell, TX (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Who We Are

Fanatics Collectibles is a global product and technology organization dedicated to transforming the collectibles industry. We create premium, authentic collecting experiences for fans around the world through industry-leading brands and platforms.

Backed by Fanatics, the world’s largest sports merchandise company with extensive league and athlete relationships—Fanatics Collectibles combines the scale of a global organization with the agility of a growing, innovative team. We work across sports, culture, and technology to shape the future of collecting.

About the Internship

The Athlete Partnerships Summer Intern will support the day-to-day operations of our Athlete Partnerships team. This role provides hands‑on exposure to how athlete relationships, memorabilia, and autograph agreements are managed within a fast‑paced collectibles business.

The intern will collaborate closely with team members responsible for athlete deals, game-worn materials, and partnership execution. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in sports business, partnerships, operations, or the collectibles space who are eager to learn through real-world experience.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with securing, receiving, and entering game-worn and athlete-used materials into internal systems
• Support the processing and tracking of payments related to athlete partnerships and agreements
• Help maintain accurate records of athlete deals, autograph signings, and memorabilia inventory
• Track contract milestones and fulfillment status across active athlete partnerships
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure materials, documentation, and records are organized and up to date
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Athlete Partnerships team

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Sports Management, Communications, or a related field (or a recent graduate)
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with spreadsheets, trackers, and internal systems
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment
• Interest in sports, athletes, partnerships, or collectibles (prior experience not required)
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to athlete partnership operations within a leading sports collectibles organization
• Hands‑on experience working with athlete agreements, memorabilia, and autograph programs
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in sports business and partnerships
• Insight into how athlete relationships support product development and fan experiences

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About Us

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.

About the Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards

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