Full-Time

Athletes First Brand Ambassador

Updated on 9/3/2026

Athletes First

Athletes First

51-200 employees

Represents NFL players, coaches, executives

No salary listed

Baton Rouge, LA, USA

In Person

On-campus role at Louisiana State University; in-person events with occasional evenings/weekends. Must be actively enrolled at the university and have access to housing and transportation.

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Marketing

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Requirements
  • Must be actively enrolled at the University
  • Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Able to work flexible part-time hours, including some evenings and weekends
  • Immersed in student life with an understanding of the collegiate landscape and local city including behind-the-scenes activities and hot-spots
  • Connected with a diverse range of influential groups and individuals on campus
  • Access to own housing and transportation to/from events
Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, and execute on-campus event, maximizing student and fan interaction before and during each stop of the Athletes First Tailgate Tour
  • Actively promote event on campus to student organizations, clubs, sports teams, fraternities and sororities- bonus points if you are currently an active member in any of the above
  • Provide creative insight on planning that is specific to your campus
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of Athletes First’s programming, talent, and brand initiatives
  • The ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interfacing with talent and executives
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
  • The ability to work well on teams and collaborative efforts
  • A self-starter attitude and proactive nature
  • Students studying marketing, communications, sports management, public relations, and journalism are preferred but not required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Athletes First is a full-service sports talent agency that represents NFL players, NFL coaches and executives, college football and basketball coaches, and other sports-related clients such as broadcasters and media personalities. It handles contract negotiations, marketing and commercial endorsements, and other client services. How it works: A team of agents coordinates with teams, leagues, sponsors, and media outlets to negotiate contracts, secure endorsements, and manage each client’s business affairs, providing end-to-end representation across sports and media roles. How it’s different: The agency covers professional and collegiate coaches, executives, and media personalities, not just players, offering comprehensive services beyond contract talks and tailoring opportunities across multiple sports and platforms. Goal: To maximize each client’s earnings, exposure, and career opportunities through strategic contracts, endorsements, and brand partnerships.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Laguna Hills, California

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Steve Smith Sr. joined Athletes First in March 2026, validating its broadcasting platform.
  • MLB Players Inc. partnered with Athletes First in June 2026 for new content initiatives.
  • Go Rentals signed with Athletes First in August 2026, showing stronger commercial sponsorship demand.

What critics are saying

  • Excel Sports Management sued Athletes First in August 2024 over alleged client solicitation.
  • Heavy reliance on football faces concentration risk if NFL clients defect to rival agencies.
  • Venture ownership pressures growth, and weak execution on media bets hurts valuation fast.

What makes Athletes First unique

  • Brian Murphy kept control after Mastry Ventures and General Catalyst bought majority stakes in 2023.
  • Athletes First expanded beyond NFL contracts into broadcasting, with Gideon Cohen leading new media since 2024.
  • The agency monetizes athlete-owned media through podcasts, shows, and brand partnerships across sports.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Phone/Internet Stipend

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

38%

1 year growth

38%

2 year growth

38%
Financial Post
Aug 25th, 2026
Go Rentals and Athletes First partner to elevate the ground experience for elite athletes and vips.

Go Rentals and Athletes First partner to elevate the ground experience for elite athletes and vips. GlobeNewswire Published Aug 25, 2026 Article content Hospitality-first automotive company to provide members of the agency's family with world-class mobility experiences throughout every stage of their journey Article content NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Go Rentals, the hospitality-first automotive company that has redefined the vehicle rental experience by relentlessly elevating the standard of automotive hospitality, and Athletes First, the premier sports representation and marketing agency, today announced a new partnership to deliver seamless, personalized mobility experiences for Athletes First's elite athlete clients and their families as part of their travel needs. Article content The partnership pairs Athletes First's expertise in representing elite professional athletes with Go Rentals' hospitality-first approach to ground transportation, delivering personalized experiences defined by precision, consistency, discretion, and trust wherever athletes travel. As part of the partnership, Go Rentals will be a preferred partner for Athletes First and provide the agency's athlete clients with preferred pricing for ground travel, and host a dedicated microsite and personal phone numbers to meet all their ground travel needs. Article content Top Stories Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Go Rentals recently collaborated with Athletes First as an official partner of the "The Summit," an invite-only gathering of professional athletes, leading investors, and entrepreneurs held in Park City, Utah in June. Article content "We're always looking for ways to make life better for our athletes, on and off the field, and this partnership with Go Rentals is a natural fit," said Matt Shulman, senior vice president of partnerships and integration for Athletes First. "They're just as committed to taking care of their customers as we are to taking care of exceptional athletes." Article content "Athletes First has built an extraordinary organization around trust, advocacy, and long-term relationships, and that alignment makes this partnership especially meaningful," said Shawn O'Brien, Chief Operating Officer of Go Rentals. "Becoming the Official Elite Rental Car Partner of Athletes First reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences in the moments that matter most. With more than 300 locations nationwide and a hospitality-first culture, we're proud to support Athletes First and the remarkable individuals they represent." Article content "An athlete's transportation needs don't begin on draft day or end at retirement," said Cory Glass, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Go Rentals. "From collegiate recruiting and professional careers to business ventures and family travel, our role is to provide seamless automotive hospitality wherever life takes them. This partnership allows us to support Athletes First's clients and employees with the personalized service, consistency, and discretion they expect, and the confidence that every detail has been thoughtfully handled." Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content About Athletes First Athletes First is the premier sports representation and marketing agency, guiding the careers of elite athletes, coaches, executives, and broadcasters. Since 2001, Athletes First has built a reputation for integrity, innovation, and impact across contract negotiations, marketing strategy, endorsement sales, and brand partnerships. The agency also produces world-class live experiences through its events and properties teams and creates dynamic multiplatform content through its in-house media and production capabilities. For more information, visit athletesfirst.net or follow us on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Article content About Go Rentals Go Rentals is the hospitality-first automotive company that has redefined the vehicle rental experience by relentlessly elevating the standard of automotive hospitality. Through seamless experiences defined by precision, consistency, and trust, Go Rentals serves private aviation, luxury hospitality, sports and entertainment, executive travel, and private clients nationwide. With more than 300 locations across 37 states, Go Rentals is the only car rental company recognized by Forbes Travel Guide, reflecting its unwavering commitment to exceptional service and personalized automotive hospitality. Article content Contacts: Carmine N. Tiso for Athletes First, [email protected] or (917) 453-4296 Go Rentals Contact Article content Jake Feffer, PR Specialist BastionBUNTIN, [email protected] or (949) 306-5626 BastionBUNTIN Contact Article content

The Globe
Jun 14th, 2025
Venture Firms Acquire Athletes First

Venture capital firms have acquired majority stakes in Athletes First, a leading sports agency, marking a significant shift in athlete representation and sports management. This move represents a new era of investment in the sports agency landscape. The news was reported by Atticus Reed and published on June 14, 2025.

Athletech News
May 15th, 2025
Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner Teams With MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal partnered with sports agency Athletes First to secure the Indiana Pacers player as the face of its latest campaign.

Sportico
Aug 23rd, 2024
Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 23

Talent agency Athletes First has hired broadcasting agent Gideon Cohen as executive vice president of its new broadcasting and new media department.

Newswire
Sep 14th, 2023
Athletes First Partners With Winnebago to Create Ultimate Football Tailgate Experience

Athletes First partners with Winnebago to create ultimate football Tailgate experience.