Collectibles Intern Business Operations

Summer 2026 Business Operations Internship
Location: New York City (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Who We Are

Fanatics Collect is a global product and technology organization dedicated to reimagining the world of collectibles. Our teams build and operate industry-leading platforms that serve collectors worldwide, including Fanatics Collect, Topps.com, and our live commerce experiences.

Backed by Fanatics—the world’s largest sports merchandiser with deep partnerships across major leagues and brands—we combine the scale of a global organization with the agility of a fast-moving product and technology team. We are passionate about building great products, improving how we work, and creating meaningful experiences for collectors.

About the Internship

The Business Operations Intern will support teams across Fanatics Collect by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, speed, and decision-making through the thoughtful application of AI, automation, and internal tools.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving operational problems, working across teams, and translating ideas into practical solutions. The intern will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including Operations, Customer Experience (CX), Trust & Safety (T&S), and Finance to prototype improvements, reduce manual work, and enhance how the business operates day to day.

This is a hands-on, immersive internship designed to provide real-world experience in business operations within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, CX, Trust & Safety, Finance) to understand workflows and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, accuracy, and speed through AI-enabled tools, automation, and internal systems
• Help prototype and test operational solutions that reduce manual processes and improve scalability
• Assist with documenting processes, insights, and recommendations to support data-informed decision-making
• Analyze operational data to surface trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization
• Contribute to day-to-day operational projects that support business performance and team effectiveness

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Operations, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
• Strong interest in business operations, process improvement, and the practical use of technology to solve problems
• Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Comfort working with data, tools, or systems (experience with spreadsheets, dashboards, or automation tools is a plus, but not required)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, on-site environment

Program Details

• Interns will receive mentorship, exposure to cross-functional teams, and meaningful project-based work throughout the program.

The hourly rate for this position is $27.00.

Fanatics 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. 

Fanatics 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 cards