Summer Intern - Undergraduate

Job Description

2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern (CA)
OVERVIEW:
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 will explore all aspects of the business of professional football through challenging project assignments, weekly speaker presentations, mentoring relationships, and networking opportunities.
This is a 10-week summer internship program, from June 8 - August 14, 2026. Interns will be required to work five (5) full days (approximately 40 hours) per week and will be paid an hourly rate for their work. Additionally, there is no remote or hybrid schedule. The NFL is committed to being back in person only. This will allow interns to get a better sense of the NFL as an organization and promote stronger networking opportunities.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, December 22 at 11:59 PM PST. No exceptions will be made for those who miss the application deadline.
Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted by early January. If you are not selected, you will receive an email notification. Please do not contact the NFL regarding the status of your application.
EDUCATION:
• Undergraduate junior (rising senior) graduating Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
• Minimum GPA of at least 3.0
• Academic transcripts (official or unofficial) will be requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Interest in the Sports, Entertainment and/or Media industries is a plus
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• 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
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS:
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
The Content Insights and Audience Development team is uniquely positioned within the NFL Media group to offer a valuable and educational experience for any student interested in how the NFL Media business functions, including deep insight into content development, content production, platform distribution, performance analysis, and the strategy that drives all of our resource investments.  Additionally, the role will provide insight into how NFL Media supports the 32 NFL Teams via content and platform insights as well as audience engagement strategies. Interns will learn how we employ analytics-based decision making to determine both how we can optimize NFL programming as well as uncovering new opportunities to reach fans in an ever-expanding media landscape. The role will have the opportunity to work with a variety of departments, including Business Development, Media Strategy, NFL Media Product, NFL Media Engineering, Insights and Optimization, Integrated Sales, Finance, Football Ops, Consumer Insights, and the 32 NFL Clubs.

Responsibilities:
Audience Analysis
• Intern will assist Audience Insights team in performance analysis of NFL-produced content and NFL digital platforms
• Responsible for applying qualitative metadata to key content across all digital platforms
• Priority focus on identifying content that engages key audiences
• Perform deep-dive analysis of YouTube channel to provide insights into content gaps and future ideas for youth development through flag and tackle football educational
• Opportunity to help develop an international content strategy that leverages the content and distribution platforms operated by NFL Media
• Develop localization strategy for existing or planned content that helps drive both football participation and general football education in key markets
• Develop data insights and presentations
Cross-platform Content Strategy
• Assist in development of a holistic content distribution strategy across NFL Media platforms including YouTube, Podcast, FAST, NFL+, Web and App
• Work closely with content and business leads across the NFL's 32 clubs to define key content types that help achieve business goals
• Work across Product, Programming, Content, and Business Development teams to document platform requirements and 2026 opportunities
• Support development of new content , including new podcasts, live shows and VOD
• Develop promotional marketing plans, analysis and strategy for FAST and CTV partners
Qualifications:
• Prior internship and/or work experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to take ownership of a data analysis project and meet quick deadlines
• Basic graphic designing skills (Adobe Photoshop)
• Comfortable analyzing data in spreadsheets and translating findings into communicable insights
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, as this role will require translating work from research to clear presentations for managers and other department stakeholders
• Developing visually compelling and cohesive presentations with clear language and layouts
• Ability to influence and work successfully with internal and external partners
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Shows great attention to detail and can handle and organize many responsibilities at once
DIGITAL CONTENT & DEVELOPMENT
The NFL Media group is seeking a versatile and innovative creative producer/editor to work with the content team.

Responsibilities:
• Be creative and develop new NFL content
• Basic editing and writing based on research
• Analyze performance data
• Assist in long range strategic planning of NFL content
Qualifications:
• 1+ years of video production experience
• Experience in sports production and understanding of NFL players, coaches and storylines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Previous leadership role
• Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Models respect, integrity, responsibility to team and resiliency through everyday actions and behaviors
• Works well with others
DTC STRATEGY & GROWTH
The NFL Media Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) Group is a new business segment within NFL Media tasked with building a closer connection between fans and the world's most exciting sports and entertainment experience, The National Football League. NFL Media DTC products, combine world-class content with cutting edge technology to drive deeper engagement with fans wherever they are, from the stadium to their home, on any device.   The DTC Strategy & Growth Intern will support the team in identifying growth initiatives to acquire , engage, and retain the paid DTC subscriber base across the NFL's and 32 Clubs' portfolio of products, with a focus on the NFL's domestic streaming service, NFL+.

Responsibilities:
• Assessment of short-term and long-term content and product strategy for NFL Media properties
• Prepare executive updates on NFL+ business performance for senior level leadership
• Provide analytical support on major initiatives to achieve the strategic goals of the NFL's DTC business
• Collaborate with internal partners across the NFL and 32 Clubs to identify , develop, and garner support for initiatives that grow the value of the DTC business
• Work cross-functionally with the GamePass International team to support the broader NFL DTC

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