Summer 2027 Internship - Athlete Partnerships Contract Administration & PO Operations Intern

About Us Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players and moments they love. Our businesses — Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Events, Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Studios — maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, collect, and earn, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook and iGaming, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, credit card offerings and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem — connected by the Fanatics ONE loyalty program and FanCash, the currency of sport — delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges and retail partners; over 7,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids stores. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience. Summer 2027 Athlete Partnerships Contract Administration & PO Operations Internship Location: New York, New York (5 days/week, on-site) Program Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027 About the Company Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators. Who We Are Fanatics Collectibles is a global leader in the sports and entertainment collectibles industry, dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for fans and collectors. Through iconic brands like Topps and innovative digital platforms, we're transforming how collectors discover, purchase, and engage with the products and experiences they love. Backed by Fanatics, a global sports platform with an extensive network of league, team, and athlete partnerships, we're combining a rich history in collectibles with innovation, technology, and data to shape the future of the industry. At Fanatics Collectibles, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside collaborative, passionate teams, tackle meaningful business challenges, and contribute to a rapidly evolving industry. About the Role Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Athlete Partnerships Contract Administration & PO Operations Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. The intern will support Athlete Partnerships contract administration and payment operations, helping ensure every deal is accurately documented, set up, and ready for payment. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience with the behind-the-scenes work that keeps athlete partnerships running. You'll track agreement status, organize executed contracts, enter and validate deal terms, and coordinate documentation with Legal, while also assisting with vendor onboarding, PO creation, invoice tracking, payment follow-up, and cross-functional packaging-rights reporting. Potential summer projects include auditing executed agreements against internal systems; updating outdated vendor W-9 forms to the 2024 revision of IRS Form W-9; reviewing the current vendor-onboarding process and recommending improvements to efficiency and user experience; and working cross-functionally to track packaging rights and usage while developing a standardized reporting SOP. This role offers a unique combination of contract administration, business operations, compliance, and process development, with exposure to Legal, Finance, Product Development, Marketing, and other business stakeholders. What You'll Do Track Agreement Status: Monitor the status of athlete agreements from negotiation through execution, keeping the team informed of where each deal stands. Organize Executed Contracts: File and organize executed contracts so they are complete, accurate, and easy to find. Enter and Validate Deal Terms: Enter deal terms into internal systems and validate them against executed agreements to ensure accuracy. Maintain Accurate Records: Keep deal records and documentation up to date across multiple workflows and systems, handling confidential information with discretion. Coordinate with Legal: Work with Legal to gather, route, and follow up on contract documentation. Support Vendor Onboarding and POs: Assist with vendor onboarding and purchase order (PO) creation so deals are set up correctly for payment. Evaluate Vendor Onboarding: Review the current onboarding process, identify pain points, and recommend improvements that create a more efficient and user-friendly experience for athletes, agencies, and internal partners. Update Vendor Tax Documentation: Review outdated vendor W-9 forms and help coordinate updates to the 2024 revision of IRS Form W-9 to support compliance with current standards and practices. Track Invoices and Payments: Track invoices, follow up on payment status, and coordinate with Finance to resolve open items. Track Packaging Rights and Usage: Work cross-functionally to track contractual packaging rights and actual usage, and help develop a standardized SOP for ongoing reporting. Lead the Contract Audit Project: Audit executed agreements against internal systems, flag inconsistencies, and develop a standardized process for moving each deal from execution through vendor setup and payment readiness. What You Bring Required Qualifications Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Sports Management, Legal Studies, or a related field. Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and accuracy. Strong written communication skills and the ability to work with confidential information. Comfort using Oracle, Excel, Airtable, or other data-management systems. Ability to manage documentation across multiple workflows. Ability to prioritize, identify inconsistencies, and solve problems. Ability to assess existing processes and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations. Ability to coordinate effectively with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders. Interest in contracts, business operations, or sports partnerships. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/ NYC Salary Range $27 — $27 USD By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy. Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here .