Internship

Brand Ambassador

Posted on 7/20/2026

Athletes First

Athletes First

51-200 employees

Represents NFL players, coaches, executives

No salary listed

Columbus, OH, USA

In Person

Must be actively enrolled at the University; access to housing and transportation to/from events; flexible part-time hours including some evenings and weekends.

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Computer Networking
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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What believers are saying

  • Securing multi-year Sinclair and AMP Sports deals expands media presence significantly.
  • Adding Tory Dandy as equity partner boosts football representation expertise effectively.
  • Partnering with MLB Players expands content monetization opportunities across sports.

What critics are saying

  • Agency 2.0 models may displace 20-30% traditional per-client revenue in 12-18 months.
  • VC rivals offering better ownership stakes threaten 35-50% roster loss in 6-12 months.
  • New equity certification rules force 30% agent pool shrinkage within 3-6 months.

What makes Athletes First unique

  • Athletes First represents 450 NFL players, coaches, and broadcasters comprehensively.
  • The agency secured venture capital majority stakes from MASTRY Ventures and General Catalyst.
  • Athletes First launched exclusive partnerships like X Amplify for original NFL Draft content.

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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

33%

1 year growth

33%

2 year growth

33%
Sports Agent Blog
Mar 1st, 2023
Venture Capital Firms Take Majority Interest In Athletes First

MASTRY Ventures and General Catalyst, each a venture capital firm, have jointly acquired a majority interest in Southern California-based sports agency Athletes First. Brian Murphy will remain the CE