Summer 2027 Intern - Pre-Press & Business Operations

Summer 2027 Pre-Press & Business Operations Internship
Location: City, State (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Who We Are

Fanatics Collectibles is a global product and technology company dedicated to redefining the world of collectibles. Through iconic brands like Topps, we create innovative physical and digital products that connect fans and collectors to the sports, entertainment, and culture they love.

Backed by Fanatics, the world's leading sports merchandise and collectibles company, we operate with the speed and creativity of a startup while leveraging unmatched scale, partnerships, and licensing relationships. Our teams collaborate across product, creative, operations, marketing, and licensing to deliver best-in-class collectibles to fans around the world.

About the Role

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Pre-Press & Business Operations Intern to join our team in New York for Summer 2027. This role sits at the front end of how our products get made, supporting pre-press, project management, and upstream business operations and technology work that keeps products moving from concept to production.

As an intern, you'll work alongside project managers, operations leaders, and technical partners to learn how files, timelines, and processes flow upstream of manufacturing. You'll take on a defined project that improves a workflow, tracks a set of deliverables, or brings better data and tooling to the team. Your project will be shaped with your manager around team priorities.

This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, curious, and enjoys breaking down problems to find a better way of working.

What You'll Do

• Support Pre-Press Workflows: Learn how product artwork and files move through pre-press, and help track, organize, and check files and approvals as they progress toward production.
• Assist with Project Management: Help maintain project plans, timelines, and status trackers, follow up with stakeholders on open items, and flag risks and delays early.
• Strengthen Upstream Business Operations: Document existing processes, gather and clean operational data, and identify gaps or inefficiencies in how work is handed off between teams.
• Analyze and Report: Build reports and dashboards that give the team clear visibility into project status, cycle times, and workload.
• Explore Tools and Automation: Partner with technology teammates to test and recommend tools, including AI-assisted approaches, that reduce manual work.
• Own a Defined Project: Take responsibility for one end-to-end project and present your findings and recommendations to the team at the end of the summer.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Analytical, curious, and a strong problem solver, comfortable working through ambiguity and asking good questions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with project management or workflow tools is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across teams.
• Interest in AI tools and process automation is a plus.
• Interest in sports, trading cards, or collectibles is a plus.

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