Business Operations Intern
Fanatics
Business Operations Intern
Fanatics
China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer
Summer 2026 Business Ops Internship
Location: New York (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Who We Are
Fanatics Collectibles is a global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, bringing together iconic brands, innovative products, and cutting-edge platforms to serve collectors worldwide. Our portfolio spans trading cards, memorabilia, and an expanding set of adjacent categories designed to support and enhance the collector experience.
Backed by Fanatics, we operate at the intersection of brand, commerce, and technology—combining scale, data, and deep industry relationships with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our teams collaborate across strategy, product, operations, and supply chain to identify new opportunities and bring compelling offerings to market.
About the Internship
The Summer 2026 Business Ops Intern will support growth initiatives focused on non-trading card product categories, including supplies, apparel, and other collector accessory products. This role offers hands-on exposure to strategic analysis, cross-functional execution, and end-to-end product launch processes.
This internship is designed for students interested in learning how business strategy, analytics, and operations come together within a fast-paced consumer and e-commerce environment.
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
The hourly rate for this position is $27.00.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.
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