Overview / Objective:
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 objective of the internship is to give the opportunity to the next generation superstar to gain work experience and insights into the sports industry.
During the internship, they will explore and experience all aspects of Consumer Products and Marketing, 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:
Marketing
- To experience a wide range of marketing initiatives and areas to broaden your skills and experience in the sports industry.
- Support the marketing team in our objective to make the NFL a top followed League in the UK and Ireland. We’ll do this by entertaining and engaging with our existing NFL fans and by attracting new fans to the game (especially those aged 12-24 years).
- To be a valued member of the NFL UK and Ireland marketing team, playing your part to drive the League forward through boundary-pushing marketing, bringing fresh ideas, creative thinking, and energy to help us achieve our ambition.
- Work on youth focused projects such as the NFL Schools Program, Unidays partnership, NFL Flag marketing, youth newsletters, influencer marketing and social/digital initiatives to help achieve our fandom and participation objectives.
- Collaborate with and support team members working with commercial and CP partners, GMP teams, International Games participating teams, broadcasters and marketing agencies to maximize our marketing efforts.
- Support the marketing team to deliver best in class fan experiences, events, content, influencer activity, fan communications and campaigns across the 2026 London Games.
Required Qualifications:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Interest in Sports Marketing & Retail
- Completed A-Level/or B-TEC Qualifications
- Basic level with IT software programmes, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Word
- To be available for the full duration of the internship from 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 occasional off-site meetings and events, around London and UK. 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.
