2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern (NY)

2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern (NY) 

  

OVERVIEW: 

NFL Summer Internship Program participants have the opportunity to contribute to the organization's success while receiving an unmatched, behind-the-scenes learning experience. Though interns work within specific departments, they will explore all aspects of the business of professional football through challenging project assignments, weekly speaker presentations, mentoring relationships, and networking opportunities. 

This is a 10-week summer internship program, from June 8 - August 14, 2026. Interns will be required to work five (5) full days (approximately 40 hours) per week and will be paid an hourly rate for their work. Additionally, there is no remote or hybrid schedule. The NFL is committed to being back in person only. This will allow interns to get a better sense of the NFL as an organization and promote stronger networking opportunities. 

Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, December 22 at 11:59 PM PST. No exceptions will be made for those who miss the application deadline. 

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted by early January. If you are not selected, you will receive an email notification. Please do not contact the NFL regarding the status of your application. 

  

EDUCATION:  

• Undergraduate junior (rising senior) graduating Winter 2026 or Spring 2027  

• Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 

• Academic transcripts (official or unofficial) will be requested 

  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams) 

• Interest in the Sports, Entertainment and/or Media industries is a plus 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong work ethic 

• Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations before the start of the internship 

  

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS: 

 

CLUB & LABOR FINANCE 

The candidate will gain an understanding of business and economics of the Clubs and League as well as a more in-depth understanding of the CBA 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with preparation of Agreed Upon Procedure audit workpapers to satisfy CBA NFLPA audit requirements  

• Assist with preparation for NFLPA Club audits and NFLPA League audits by reviewing workpapers and PwC debriefing memos  

• Assist in expanding the financial data housed within the Labor/Club Finance Database Cube 

• Assist in the preparation of ad hoc presentations to Senior Management, NFL team owners and/or the Finance Committee 

• Compile, analyze and forecast Club and National revenue, to assist in the process of setting the salary cap  

 

Qualifications: 

• Prior work or internship experience in accounting or finance 

• Preferred major/coursework: Accounting/Finance 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS 

The Communications & Public Affairs department is the NFL's voice to the public and the media. This department is responsible for publicizing all of the activities involving the NFL domestically and internationally, including games, clubs, players and sponsors as well as the leagues’ business initiatives and its commitment to health and safety.  

 

Responsibilities: 

• Write and edit PR materials (press releases, pitches, media lists, media plans).  

• Brainstorm on storytelling ideas to further bolster the NFL and its initiatives at the intersection of sports and culture.  

• Assist with the creation of league-wide publications, including the NFL Kickoff Guide and Black Book. 

• Writing and research assignments related to the amplification of NFL announcements and events. 

• Build media relationships with key contacts across the sports business, lifestyle, trade, and tech space and assist with efforts to deepen relationships with members of the media.