License Management Team Intern

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products.

Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we

The New Era Internship Program is a dynamic and disruptive opportunity designed to deliver an elite, authentic experience for students. Interns are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking, contribute progressive ideas, and deliver meaningful, high-impact work that drives our strategic initiatives. Supported by mentorship and professional development, New Era Interns are empowered to thrive in any career they pursue.

Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap's Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY. This role is 100% on-site, encouraging interns to collaborate and connect in person five days a week. HQ offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with an on-site cafe, fitness center, and Flagship store.

Summer 2026 Internship Snapshot

• The Internship Program is a full-time (40 hours) opportunity that runs May 20 through August 14
• In addition to your projects and tasks, New Era Interns will experience:
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Professional Development (i.e., workshops and learning sessions for resume building and personal branding, job searching, public speaking, etc.)
  • Community Service Day
  • Team Building Day
  • End-of-Internship Showcase to recognize your contributions and achievements

The Opportunity at Hand

The LMT Intern would support and learn under the License Management Teams for both headwear and apparel in executing our business objectives to strategically drive short- and long-term growth amongst various licenses (College, NBA, WNBA, Entertainment & Racing).

Projects & Tasks

• Hot Market: Assist in outlining strategy for Cap Machine. Analyze requests from Sales and work with the appropriate channels to execute requests in a timely manner. Work with Planning on a weekly basis to review cap machine blank inventory and identify any gaps/areas of concern. Participate in design reviews, development and launch prep
• Licensor Requests: Fulfill needs for leagues, teams, and player associations. Request and build ROAL specs. Assist with executing GCP/CM requests to capitalize upon short-term revenue opportunities
• Inventory Reports/Stock Catalogs: Run weekly inventory and ATP reports for all leagues. Identify obsolete, sell off, and residual opportunities. Update and maintain all stock catalog, MID/UPC files
• Licensing Projects: Assist in development and execution of On-Court collections. Oversee all order entry and rush list requests. Organize swatches, prototypes, and inventory. Analyze key account, collection, and sales performance. Create, update and maintain tape guides
• Apparel: Licensing Projects- compile library of approved accounts by league to be shared with the sales team when completed. Coordinate with royalties manager to ensure all accounts are on file are coded correctly
• Apparel: Build library of team specific pre-approved artwork across top 3 licenses. This would include the art itself, as well as MIDS/ UPCS. Publish for use by the sales force and update as necessary
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other projects as assigned

What you will need to make an impact

• Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to learn and utilize new systems as needed
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to establish relationships and interact with various levels within the organization
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally via phone, email and in person
• Strong public speaking, group presentation, interpersonal and persuasion skills required
• Ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances by being flexible and execute accordingly
• Ability to innovate and enhance existing solutions
• Enthusiastic, pro-active, and positive person who manages change with urgency and persistence
• Exposure to the process behind consumer-facing events and marketing campaigns
• Experience working with programs like Concur & BI/SAP is a plus

Education and Experience

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program within Business Administration or a related field
• Experience working in corporate environment or at retail is a plus
  

This role is 100% in-person and requires on-site attendance five days a week at our Headquarters building located in downtown Buffalo. The hourly rate for this posted position is $17/hr. and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Compensation is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

As an intern, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer!

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