This role will support the Learfield NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) team’s mission of providing solutions that empower school and brand partners to maximize NIL opportunities for student-athletes. Our summer intern will be immersed in the NIL team’s efforts to develop and implement Learfield’s ever-evolving NIL strategy, including the development of case studies, NIL national partnership activation, sourcing and analyzing campaign data, and more. This role will report to the Senior Manager of NIL Growth & Development. This role will also have key relationships with the Executive Vice President of NIL Growth & Development, the NIL team, and various divisions within Learfield as NIL continues to touch all areas of our business.

Our full time 2026 Summer Internship Program is a paid nine-week experience (June 1st, 2026 – July 31st, 2026). You will be responsible for completing assigned tasks from your manager, as well as leading a comprehensive, summer-long project. The results of your project will be presented to your team at the end of the summer. Throughout the program, you’ll also participate in personal and professional development sessions, including speaker series and other growth opportunities. While the program content will be delivered virtually, you will be expected to report to the office where your team is based, as outlined above. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about Learfield through a visit to one of our nearby campus properties as well as cross-departmental interactions during the summer.

The Dallas-based role will be a hybrid model with four days in the office (Monday – Thursday) and one remote day on Fridays, unless specific projects demand in-person activity.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize the internal sales dashboard to identify and create NIL case studies that can be shared with the entire multi-media rights (MMR) organization.
• Assist the Compass NIL team with the execution of national corporate NIL campaigns which will include maintaining campaign trackers, monitoring athlete/brand social media posts, attending status calls and preparing sales decks
• Collect and organize activation examples from 2025 - 2026 campaigns executed by MMR properties.
• Keep up with changes in NIL legislation, NCAA or other sports-related guidelines, and other legal considerations.
• Provide general assistance to NIL team in day-to-day support of priority initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Candidates who are juniors or seniors, with an expected graduation date no later than August 2027.
• Ability to start work on Monday, June 1st and secure housing for the full nine weeks.
• Ideally majoring in one of the following: Sports Management/Administration, Business Administration and/or Sports Law.
• Must have an interest in NIL and working knowledge of current industry trends
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate working in different time-zones

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.