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NFLPA Fall/Spring 2026-2027 Internship
NFL Players Association
DC
Public Relations
Sport
Company Information
The goal of the NFLPA’s internship program is to assist colleges and universities that allow internships by providing on-the-job training to aid in career preparation and provide relevant professional experience to students and recent graduates interested in working in the sports industry.
Qualifications
- A strong candidate for this role will be an enthusiastic self-starter who possesses strong writing skills,
- Has proficient experience with digital media platforms (i.e. Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn), understands how to message effectively across these same platforms
- Shows attention to detail and invigorates our team with a fresh perspective.
- Basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe and/or similar tools is a plus.
Duties
- The External Affairs/Communications intern will support the department by crafting and maintaining clear, consistent messaging regarding our union’s mission; promoting the NFLPA brand across its traditional and digital media platforms; and generating innovative ways to effectively engage and communicate with our player members.
- The Player Affairs Department (PAD) assures that all active players benefit from programs, services, and resources to help them with their careers both on and off the field.
- The Player Affairs Department (PAD) ensures that all active players have access to programs, services, and resources that support their success both on and off the field.
- As the Player Affairs intern, you are responsible for contributing to general Membership Services, Wellness programming and resources and events managed by the department.
- The Events Intern will assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of key NFLPA events.
- The Salary Cap & Agent Administration Intern will assist both the Salary Cap and Agent Administration functions of the NFLPA, while also providing a unique learning opportunity in a niche area of the sports industry.
