Collectibles Summer 2026 Intern - Business Solutions
Fanatics
Summer 2026 Business Solutions Internship
Location: New York City (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Who We Are
Fanatics Collectibles is a global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, bringing fans closer to the moments, athletes, and teams they love. Our portfolio includes iconic brands and platforms such as Topps, Fanatics Collect, and Fanatics Live, where we combine product innovation, compelling storytelling, and technology to create best-in-class collector experiences.
As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we operate with the resources of a global sports platform and the mindset of a fast-moving, creative organization. Our teams collaborate across product, marketing, design, strategy, and partnerships to shape the future of collecting.
About the Internship
The Business Solutions Intern will support the Business Solutions team, which sits at the intersection of business strategy, creative execution, and partnership storytelling. This internship is designed for students interested in how ideas are translated into clear, compelling presentations and materials that support internal decision-making and external partnerships.
Interns will gain hands-on experience, exposure to cross-functional teams, and mentorship while developing foundational skills in communication, organization, and visual storytelling.
What You’ll Do
- Support the Business Solutions team in developing and updating presentation materials and other business-facing assets.
- Assist with organizing, formatting, and maintaining presentation decks, templates, and visual assets.
- Help coordinate visual examples or mockups (including trading card concepts) for use in presentations, with guidance from senior team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners including product, design, marketing, and commercial teams to ensure materials are accurate and aligned.
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and best practices to support storytelling and strategic narratives.
- Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Learn and apply new tools, including AI-enabled tools, to help improve efficiency and workflows.
What You Bring
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Design, or a related field.
- Interest in sports, entertainment, media, or collectibles (prior industry experience not required).
- Familiarity with PowerPoint and/or Google Slides; experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus but not required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Why Fanatics Collectibles
- Hands-on experience within a leading sports and collectibles organization.
- Exposure to how business strategy and creative execution come together at scale.
- Opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and build meaningful connections.
- A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values curiosity, learning, and diverse perspectives.
The hourly rate for this position is $27.00.
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.
Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards