Spring 2026 Associate, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)

Our Associate program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Associates are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs. 

Associate Expectations:

All Associates are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Associate will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester. 

Important Dates:  

Our Spring Program runs from Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 through Friday, May 15th, 2026.

Office Hours:  

• 9:00 am‐6:00 PM PT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor.  Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules. 

Our Associates Must:

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week. 
• Be available to report to the West Hollywood office approximately 3-days a week. 
• Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad) 

OR 

• Be enrolled in a graduate school 

OR 

• Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.  

Interview Process:  

• Applications will close on November 21st, 2025
• If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended early December.
• The program will begin on January 20th, 2026.

NIL Essential Duties & Responsibilities:   ·    

• Assist the NIL department with short and long-term projects related to talent representation.  This role will encompass the entirety of necessary tasks involved in the representation of college athletes including sales and marketing.
• Provide direct support to the NIL team
• Assists the NIL sales team with research, target development, and outreach;
• Will gain exposure to all Excel divisions and functions;
• Will develop skills necessary to maintain a business environment;
• Will compile bi-monthly learnings and share with the HR team;
• Will have access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings;
• May occasionally be assigned projects outside the NIL group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel;
• Will participate in end of year learning experience and capstone project as required of all Excel interns.

The pay for this position is: $20.25 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.