Become an intern

We are reviewing applications and will select candidates for interviews in June 2023. We expect to finalize interns by August 15, 2023. We will keep applicants informed of their application status and ask that you not make status inquiries.

Want to apply for the next cycle? We will accept applications for Spring 2024 interns November 15, 2023 until January 15, 2024. Applications cannot be submitted before that time. Please review the department descriptions below and our FAQs. For questions not covered by the FAQ, please contact HR (careers@professionalfootballleague.org; no phone calls).

Thank you for your interest in the PFL’s internship program!

 

Goal of internship program:

• Assist colleges and universities which allow internships by providing on-the-job training to aid in career preparation.
• Provide work experience to recent graduates interested in working in the sports industry.

Requirements:

• Students must be entering their junior or senior year of study in an undergraduate program or must be enrolled in a graduate program or law school.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Recent graduates must have completed undergraduate, graduate program or law school within one year of application.
• All internships take place in the PFL offices in Kansas City MO.
• All applicants must submit the following to be considered:
  • A cover letter which includes all contact information (name, address, phone, and email) and the departments which interest you (up to 3)
  • Resume
  • Transcript (can be unofficial but should be recent)
  • A list of three (3) easily contactable persons who have agreed to provide a reference for you. List should include an address, telephone number, and email
  • A response to one of the two essay questions below to demonstrate your ability to write clearly and concisely. The essay should be no more than 650 words; please do not exceed the word limit. Your name and word count should appear at the top of the page on your response.
    • Question 1: Professional athletes and other celebrities are often idolized by the public, especially young children. Many think this requires that they behave as role models at all times. Do you agree or disagree?
    • Question 2: Business and individuals are choosing online or electronic communications rather than face-to-face interactions. Are there significant advantages or disadvantages for a business or person to limit their communications in this way

Hours, Compensation and Housing:

Interns for the PFL are limited to a 8-hour work week. The PFL does not provide a stipend. The PFL does not provide housing assistance. This will be remote work.

Communications

The Communications Department serves the members of the PFL by working to protect players’ integrity and image through fair and accurate coverage in the media. In addition, they educate the player membership on programs and initiatives available through their union while ensuring that internal and external messages are clear and consistent.

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the digital communications team with social media posts, graphics and content creation
• Helping with the collection of photos and graphics for different PFL events
• Performing general office duties and media research

Intern candidates should have:

• Strong communication, writing and copywriting skills
• Basic knowledge of Canva, Photoshop and/or other Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Understanding of social media landscape and industry trends
• A detail-oriented, resourceful and problem-solving mentality

Executive

The Executive Department leads the PFL Players Association through negotiations with the Professional Football League and leads implementation of innovative programs geared toward enriching the lives of all members of the PFL, including current, former, and future players.

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating across all departments within the organization.
• Ensuring deadlines are met within a fast paced environment.
• Monitoring PFL league news, updates, and trends.
• Creating presentation decks, memos, and spreadsheets for the executive staff to use for speaking engagements, and negotiations.
• Providing research support to the Executive Director and Deputy Managing Director.
• Supporting Human Resource Department in identifying ways to improve the PFL operations

Information Systems

The Information Systems Department oversees an innovative, technologically-advanced client/server computer system that enables the PFL, PFL Network, and the like to track, report and use a myriad of complex data on a daily basis. Responsible for accomplishing all computer data processing needs and requirements on a cost-effective basis, the Information Systems Department also offers support to each department so staff can meet their diverse business objectives.

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing end user support via an automated help desk application for all PFL, PFL Network employees.
• Installing, managing and implementing applications and services to support the objectives of each department.
• Evaluating and recommending new technologies to enable staff to work smarter and more efficiently.
• Coordinating action plan for the distribution of new computer equipment.
• Inter-collegiate affairs with scheduling and program implementation, as needed.

Consumer Products and Strategy (Licensing)

The Consumer Products and Strategy Department is divided into three main categories: Apparel, Non-Apparel, and Digital. PFL. is passionate about working with innovative partners in each of these categories to create and market unique products that utilize group licensing rights. The Licensing Department knows PFL players better than anyone and work closely with all PFL licensees to help them maximize their usage of group player rights.

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in interdepartmental and licensee meetings, as well as conference calls to gain an understanding of partner business models and activations.
• Working across all departments to meet licensee’s objectives, including industry research projects.
• Coordinating Player engagements with the Player Services Department.
• Assisting with coordinating licensees at PFL events.
• Engaging in trade media review for Multimedia, Apparel, and Hard Goods to identify trends and possible licensee opportunities.

Marketing and Business Development

The Marketing Department oversees the marketing strategies and plans across multiple platforms including advertising, events and digital marketing to support PFL properties and assets. Marketing promotes the PFL Players mission, brand values and assets (the players), while enhancing relationships among players, partners and staff and bringing awareness to the services of PFL.

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Writing a weekly newsletter circulated internally to all the staff providing updates about the licensing & marketing departments.
• Processing invoices and managing PFL website content, including publishing stories, creating graphic images, and updating the licensee’s page periodically.
• Tracking sponsorship partner’s social media platforms and helping amplify them across PFL social platforms.
• Delivering presentations to Development team outlining ways to improve existing advertising.

Partner Services

The Partner Services Department is dedicated to servicing companies with official sponsorships. We work closely with all of our partners to help them maximize their usage of group player rights. Partner Services works collaboratively on the overall planning and integration of PFL players leveraged within our partners’ annual PFL player-integrated promotional campaigns. We place emphasis on engagement and alignment with sponsors to offer assistance and resources to help implement their overall campaign using PFL players and our properties. In addition to delivering group player rights, Partner Services oversees all creative executions using the identities of PFL players, making the approval process easy.

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in maintaining internal audit and reconciliation of sponsor utilization of group player rights.
• Assisting in communication to various external stakeholders of PFL player exclusive partnerships.
• Working with department staff to review sponsor marketing and advertising materials featuring PFL players’ intellectual property.
• Collaborating with department staff to research new business opportunities.
• Helping implement partnership agreements, including digital distribution of agreements and necessary documents to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assisting with the development of marketing proposals and activation recap presentations.
• Helping with the coordination and fulfillment of trade, product and merchandise needs to and from partners.
• Assisting department with pre-event logistics and planning for PFL assets and properties.

Player Services

The Player Services Department serves as a primary resource for former and active players by helping identify opportunities and leverage their brand to increase and maximize off-field marketing opportunities.

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with all departmental functions which includes Licensing, Sponsorship’s, Player Outreach, and Operations.
• Supporting management by researching information on players’ hobbies, interests, background, and unique characteristics.
• Assisting with the documentation of the Marketing Representation Notices (MRN) process, Player Corporation and W-9 filing, and our data tagging system.
• Helping managers with special projects related to the PFL events.

Engagement & Digital Marketing Intern

The Engagement Department runs all of the PFL marketing and outreach efforts, making sure former players are aware of all the services available to them in their transition from professional football. The Engagement Department also oversees marketing strategies and digital services including promotions, events, and marketing to support the PFL.

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with keeping website up to date
• Conduct interviews with former players and draft compelling content that shares their stories in fresh and engaging ways
• Provide support to various outreach efforts for events
• Be an integral part of Wraparound visit set up and execution
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Detail-oriented and well-organized work style
• Creativity, resourcefulness, and strong problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop and/or other Adobe Creative Suite applications a plus
• Understanding of how to post and manage digital content, including working knowledge of CMS systems (WordPress, Orchard, etc.) and basic HTML skills preferred

 

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