Summer 2027 MBA Internship - Licensing Intern

Summer 2027 Licensing Internship
Location: Los Angeles, California (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027
Open To: MBA Candidates

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 a Licensing Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. The Licensing team manages our relationships with league, team, and player association partners and oversees the programs that bring authentic memorabilia to collectors, including debut patch and game-used jersey programs.

As a Licensing Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting partner workflows while developing a deeper understanding of how licensing works in the sports collectibles industry. You'll work closely with the Licensing team to enhance partner processes, coordinate internal communications, manage projects, and research the industry.

This role offers a unique combination of project management, relationship building, and process improvement. You'll take ownership of projects, work across teams and with external partners, and present your findings and recommendations to Licensing leadership.

What You'll Do

• Manage Partner Workflow: Support day-to-day workflow for our partners, including enhancing the debut patch process and supporting game-used jersey programs.
• Organize Internal Communications: Keep Licensing and cross-functional teams aligned by organizing updates, requests, and next steps across partner programs.
• Project Management: Track timelines, deliverables, and owners for ongoing projects, and follow up to keep work on schedule.
• Improve Processes: Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and recommend and help implement ways to make them faster and more effective.
• Conduct Industry Research: Research trends, competitors, and opportunities in sports licensing and collectibles, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Build and Present Decks: Create clear, polished decks and present updates, findings, and recommendations to the team and leadership.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a MBA.
• Ability to build clear, polished decks in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
• Strong presentation skills, with the confidence to share ideas with senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills, internally and with external partners.
• Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while taking ownership of assigned projects and responsibilities.
• Interest in sports, collectibles, or the licensing industry.
• Experience conducting industry or market research.
• Familiarity with project management or workflow tools.

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