Collectibles Summer 2026 Intern - Product - Physical Trading Cards
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About this role
Summer 2026 Product Internship (Physical Trading Cards)
Location: New York City (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
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 Internship
The Summer 2026 Product Intern – Physical Trading Cards will support the Product team responsible for developing and executing trading card products across a variety of licensed properties. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the end-to-end product lifecycle—from concept and planning through production, approvals, and go-to-market execution.
This role is ideal for a student who is detail-oriented, curious about product development, and excited to learn how physical collectibles are brought to market at scale. While the team works across many licenses, this internship is intentionally broad and not limited to any single sport or property.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct research on products, categories, licenses, and market trends to support the Product team’s planning and decision-making
- Assist with product planning activities, including organizing timelines, tracking deliverables, and supporting small product-related projects
- Support Product Managers and Associate Product team members with day-to-day execution of physical trading card products across multiple licenses
- Help draft and review product descriptions, internal documentation, and presentation materials
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners such as Creative, Editorial, Operations, Project Management, and Marketing to support product workflows
- Assist in reviewing creative concepts, card designs, and content to ensure alignment with product vision and brand standards
- Help manage subject lists, product details, and other inputs that contribute to high-quality trading card releases
- Track approvals and assist with licensor communication to support smooth and timely review processes
- Provide general project and administrative support as needed throughout the product lifecycle
What You Bring
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Product Management, Sports Management, or a related field (rising junior, senior, or recent graduate preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Interest in consumer products, product development, and/or collectibles
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); comfort learning new tools and systems
- A proactive mindset, with a willingness to ask questions and take initiative
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with trading cards or collectibles (physical or digital)
- Coursework or prior internship experience related to product, brand, or consumer goods
- Interest in licensed products across sports, entertainment, or pop culture