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The Football Operations Internship at ATHLETES FIRST will provide you with a great deal of hands-on experience and insight into the world of sports through the agency lens. It is a great opportunity for a passionate, creative, and focused graduate or exceptional undergraduate student who is interested in a career in sports or entertainment management. Over the course of the internship, the candidate would work closely with an NFLPA certified contract agent as well as a client relations associate, assisting in a variety of both challenging and interesting projects surrounding our professional and collegiate athletes. *Fall internship will begin September 2nd until December 19th* This position is based in our HQ office in Laguna Hills. Intern Responsibilities and Projects: NFL and Rookie Clients Monitor and report NFL injuries and relevant NFL news Create NFL Stat Report on clients and vet recruits Create and maintain college stat report Assist in contract analysis In-depth team and position analysis Assist in monitoring film/images for any NFL Fine Appeals Create coaching and executive bios Recruiting Individual recruiting research as assigned including in-depth background bios of potential recruits Prepare recruiting materials Research and generate new information for agents in player, coaching or personnel staff recruitment Research, coordinate, and assist with event logistics on a needed basis (Super Bowl, NFL Combine, NFL Draft, youth football camps, etc.) Identify potential new marketing opportunities for clients General office duties and administrative services as assigned Requirements: Extremely organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Polished written and oral communication skills Strong ability to work as part of a team, as some coworkers will be in satellite offices Critical thinker and problem solver Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Must have a car as some tasks will require intern to travel *You must be able to receive College Credit to be eligible for internship. This will be a for-credit internship.*