THE TEAM

Written By Jaia Thomas

THE·TEAM (formerly Wasserman) operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. THE·TEAM works with iconic sports and media figures across the world in every major sport, utilizing our extensive influence to maximize negotiations and create meaningful opportunities for our clients across teams, leagues, brands, content and live events.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit the.team.

Please note: This is an unpaid, for college credit internship. Candidates must be eligible to receive college credit as compensation for this internship. Candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will need to submit proof of eligibility and enrollment to receive academic credit for their time interning with THE·TEAM and will be disqualified if they are unable to do so.

Job Overview

This position will be working in the Baseball division at THE·TEAM. This intern will actively prospect brands for partnership opportunities for THE·TEAM Baseball athletes. Among other things, this intern will create target lists, research specific markets and/or brands, assist in setting up meetings/calls with decision makers by making cold calls and other tasks pertaining to the athlete marketing process. This intern will report to the Senior Coordinator of NIL Marketing, Baseball. 

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct cold calls and marketing outreach as directed

  • Research potential marketing opportunities for NIL athletes

  • Support MLB client gifting initiatives by identifying brand partners

  • Support the Senior Coordinator NIL Marketing, Baseball with various tasks

  • Create excel spreadsheets and external material to assist with marketing outreach

  • Assist in organizing client data to further client service and marketing efforts 

What We're Looking For

  • Degree currently in progress, preferably in a sports/marketing-related field 

  • Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic

  • Applicants must possess a professional attitude while demonstrating initiative and strong communication skills 

  • Applicants should have an interest in sports business and sales/marketing

  • Applicants should have an understanding of social media and its use in athlete marketing

  • Applicants should be eager to learn about and contribute to the marketing efforts of athletes

  • Applicants with sales, marketing, and business development experience are strongly preferred

  • Well-developed communication, organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 

  • Display indications of being loyal and trustworthy with the organization and players

Internship Program Details:

  • Must be able to earn college credit for an internship

  • Runs from June 9th, 2026 – August 14th, 2026

  • This is a hybrid or remote opportunity – preference for candidate to work out of our Los Angeles based office

  • 20 hours per week (varies)

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