Intern - NCAA GM at Fanatics in Jacksonville, FL

Job description

About Us Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. As we continue to scale our global platform, the Licensing Partnerships Intern will play a critical role in supporting Fanatics' college licensing agreements and partner event execution. ROLE OVERVIEW The Licensing Partnerships Intern supports the College Licensing team by tracking sales and royalty guarantees, maintaining active license records, and providing analytical insights tied to authorized direct licensees (ADLs). This role is central to planning and executing Fanatics College's annual event calendar — spanning CALS, SBJ/NFF, Tailgate, CFP, Final Four, CLC Seminar, NACDA/ICLA, and Fanatics Fest — and building the operational infrastructure that enables Partner Development and College GM teams to maximize event impact. The Licensing Partnerships Intern delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights. HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes. Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams) Collaborate cross-functionally with the Partner Development and College GM teams to ensure alignment on licensing data, event logistics, and partner-facing deliverables. Support internal stakeholders by maintaining and distributing accurate business trackers, meeting materials, and consolidated planning grids that enable the broader team to operate efficiently. Contribute to a productive debrief process following major events, helping the team capture learnings and improve execution cycles. Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans) Help deliver standout college partner experiences by supporting flawless execution of marquee events including CFP, Final Four, and Fanatics Fest — ensuring every logistical detail reflects the Fanatics brand. Maintain up-to-date records of active licenses to ensure fans and partners are always served by accurate, current agreement data. Submit new product and/or distribution channel requests that expand the reach of officially licensed college merchandise to more fans. Provide insights tied to ADL sales performance that inform how partner products are positioned and supported in the market. Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit) Build scalable planning infrastructure — including attendee and registration lists, master session schedules, available meeting windows and spaces, and team meeting grids — that transforms event execution from reactive to proactive. Identify opportunities to streamline recurring processes such as deck population, royalty tracking, and business tracker updates through smarter templates and data workflows. Bring a solutions-oriented mindset to administrative and operational challenges, proposing imp