National Football League (NFL)

2024 Undergraduate Summer Intern (NY)

Job Description

Posted on: 
December 12, 2023

NFL Summer Internship Program participants have the opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while receiving an unmatched, behind-the-scenes learning experience. Though interns work within specific departments, they can explore all aspects of the business of professional football through challenging project assignments, speaker presentations, mentoring relationships, and networking opportunities.

The summer program covers a minimum of 10 weeks, from June 3- August 9, 2024.  Interns will be required to work five (5) full days (approximately 40 hours) per week. Interns will be paid an hourly rate for their work.

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, December 17th at 11:59 PM EST. No exceptions will be made for those who miss the application deadline.

Responsibilities

This job posting is for multiple openings within the NFL. Below are some of the roles and responsibilities for this role.

BROADCASTING: Intern will assist NFL Broadcasting department with programming and gameday operations projects, ratings research and analysis, screening of video content, editing of seasonal resource materials, and other offseason projects as needed

COMMUNICATIONS: The Communications & Public Affairs department is the NFL's voice to the public and the media. This department is responsible for publicizing all of the activities involving the NFL domestically and internationally, including games, clubs, players and sponsors as well as the leagues’ business initiatives and its commitment to health and safety.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS & SOCIAL REPONSIBILITY: The Summer Intern will support the Community Relations/Social Responsibility department's League cause initiatives (NFL PLAY 60, Crucial Catch, Salute to Service, and Inspire Change); including work connected to the NFL Foundation.  

CONSUMER PRODUCTS: The Consumer Products department is the NFL's way to deepen fans connection to their team through product and partnerships. Team product serves as fans’ tangible connection to their team and gives them immense pride and social connectivity. In this department, we work with licensees (those making product), key retailers, influencers, and more in order to innovative and reach fans, while amplifying the brand through high quality product and retail experiences.  

The group is comprised of Licensing, Onfield & Product Development, Retail & eCommerce, Marketing, and Gaming. Intern will be integral in supporting continued revenue growth through assistance in marketing, gaming, licensing, onfield, and/or retail programs.

CORPORATE FINANCE: The summer intern will spend time in various functions throughout the finance organization.  Starting in the Controller’s office, our intern will assist with our quarterly close cycle, AR/AP processes and balance sheet reconciliations. Next, the intern will work hand-in-hand with the operational finance team where they will evaluate various departments across the organization to understand their year-to-date performance, prepare for the next quarterly re-forecast and ensure payments are made/received properly. Lastly, the intern will sit with our FP&A department where they will learn how we consolidate our business, perform variance, ad hoc analysis, KPI tracking and create presentations for senior management.

CYBERSECURITY INTERNAL AUDITOR: NFL Internal Audit’s (IA) role is to evaluate and improve the League’s risk management, control, and governance processes. IA´s responsibilities include reviewing procedures within internal League Departments as well as auditing each of the 32 Member Clubs and 30 stadiums to evaluate compliance with the League standards and requirements. Additionally, IA conducts or oversees contractual compliance for Super Bowl vendors, official merchandise licensees, etc.

Job Requirements

  • Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Particular interest in the Sports, Entertainment and/or Media industries is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • A minimum GPA of at least 3.0. Academic transcripts (official or unofficial) will be requested
  • Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations before the start of the internship

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