Job DescriptionSummer 2026 Trade Marketing InternshipLocation: Los Angeles (5 days/week, on-site)Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026Who We AreFanatics Collectibles is a global product and technology group dedicated to revolutionizing the world of collectibles. Every day, our team of product leaders, marketers, operators, and engineers work to create the ultimate collector experience across our brands and platforms.Backed by Fanatics — the world's largest sports merchandiser with more than 900 global sports relationships and exclusive licensing deals with leagues including the MLB, NFL, and NBA — we combine scale with an entrepreneurial mindset to build best-in-class experiences for collectors and partners.Our Trade Marketing team partners closely with hobby shops, breakers, and retail accounts to bring products and programs to life at the local level, ensuring our partners have the tools, assets, and support needed to engage collectors.What You'll DoAs a Summer 2026 Trade Marketing Intern, you will support the planning and execution of trade marketing programs across hobby shops, breakers, and retail partners. This role provides hands‑on experience in marketing operations, partner coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration. (This is not marketing but logistics and operations operation focused.)Core ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning and execution of trade marketing programs across hobby shops, breakers, and retail partnersOrganize and maintain marketing assets (POS materials, signage, digital toolkits, creative files) across shared platformsCross‑check product details, timelines, assets, and messaging to help ensure one clear source of truth before information is distributed to accountsTrack program milestones, deadlines, and deliverables using Airtable, spreadsheets, and shared trackersAssist with vendor coordination and logistics support, including basic order tracking, quantities, and shipping documentationGather and summarize feedback from field accounts to help inform future programs and improvementsConduct research and support idea generation for new trade programs, activations, and partner initiativesProject You'll OwnFFNYC Trade Marketing Plan (June)You will take ownership of the master FFNYC trade plan document supporting programs such as Topps Trade Night and Topps Hobby School. Responsibilities include:Serving as a key point of communication with the FFNYC teamTracking participating accountsManaging key dates and deadlinesDocumenting account requirementsAsset & Toolkit CoordinationTrack FFNYC‑specific assets from initial request through creation and final deliveryOrganize toolkits to help ensure accounts receive the correct materials at the right timeConduct quality checks on key details (dates, logos, copy, eligibility criteria) before materials are finalized or shippedCollect video feedback from participating accounts to support recap materialsSummarize outcomes for each program, including what worked well, areas for improvement, and recommendations for future activationsWhat You BringStrong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneouslyComfort working in spreadsheets, trackers, and shared documentsClear written and verbal communication skillsConfidence in following up with stakeholders to gather necessary information and keep projects on trackInterest in marketing, operations, sales enablement, project coordination, or the sports and collectibles industryPreferred:Previous internship or academic experience in marketing, business, communications, or a related fieldFamiliarity with tools such as Airtable, Google Sheets, or similar project management platformsThe hourly rate for this position is $27.00.About UsFanatics 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.About the TeamFanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long‑term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics' trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cardsJob InfoLocations 11601 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90025, US (On‑site)#J-18808-Ljbffr