Consumer Products & Events Intern (london)

Consumer Products & Events Intern (London)

The NFL UK & Ireland office manages the NFL's business in the UK & Ireland, including the staging of regular-season games in London and across multiple international cities, including, our first NFL international game in Paris, Rio, and Melbourne, as well as returning to Mexico, Munich and Madrid. As well, NFL UK & Ireland manage broadcast and commercial relationships, grassroots and community activity, fan events and marketing initiatives.

The goal of this internship is to provide a recent NFL Academy graduate with valuable work experience and exposure to the sports industry. To be eligible, candidates must have successfully completed the NFL Academy program in 2024, 2025 or 2026. During the internship, the successful candidate will explore and experience all aspects of Consumer Products and Events, through engaging project assignments, events, mentoring relationships, and networking opportunities.

Training opportunities in presentation skills, essential office skills, and Microsoft IT software training will be offered throughout the placement.

Responsibilities:

• General administration support across fan events and experiences including but not limited to; schedules, meeting minutes, building presentations, project plans, talent briefings, and contracts
• Support with planning and delivery of fan events across International Games, week of game events, and ad hoc fan events including on site coordination and logistics of entertainment groups
• Support event and consumer product integration of NFL One Pass app including build out of event schedules, consumer products partners, and maps for International Games and ad hoc fan events
• Manage inventory and distribution of consumer product samples
• Support across premium/giveaway products and management for the Global Markets Program and internal departments
• Support Consumer Products marketing initiatives including Unidays, influencer marketing, and NFL Shop

Required Qualifications:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Must have successfully completed the NFL Academy program in 2024, 2025 or 2026
• Must have successfully completed full time education (A-Level or B-TEC equivalent)
• Aged 18 above
• Interest in Events and Consumer Products
• Basic level with IT software programmes, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Word
• To be available for the full duration of the internship in August 2026 to March 2027

Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:

• Team player, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with a great work ethic
• Proactive, with ability to identify and address any challenges or issues that arise
• Ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation and with external partners
• Good timekeeping, time management and a positive work ethic
• Comfortable to adapt to a different environment and work collaboratively
• Work independently and be able use own initiative, in fast-paced environments

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

The internship will be full-time paid role (40 hours per week), based out of the NFL UK & Ireland office in Central London, Leicester Square. The candidate will be required to work 4/5 days in the UK & Ireland office, with expected European travel. There will be additional overtime/ weekends for the London Game fixtures and activations. Relocation costs will not be provided.

Application Process:

Applicants will be required to submit:

• A cover letter detailing your reason for interest in the internship, what this opportunity would mean to you and your career development
• A letter of recommendation. This can come from anyone in your life, such as a teacher, family member, friend, supervisor etc.
• Confirm they have the right to work in the UK

What can we offer you:

• Company events & social activities
• Continued training and development opportunities
• Supportive and rewarding working culture
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support including Calm app subscription, yoga classes, wellness weeks and complimentary healthy snacks
• NFL game pass subscription
• NFL merchandise discounts
• Access to sporting events tickets
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year
• Company laptop

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset