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Intern

  2026-03-01     Atlas Cup     San Francisco,CA  
Description:

Atlas Cup Internship Program — Summer 2026

We hire interns the same way we hire full-time team members — for initiative, ownership, and the ability to build.

Remote or Hybrid

Atlas Cup is building the world's first professional orbital racing league — creating a new category of sport at the intersection of spaceflight, AI, and global media.

We are hiring a small cohort of interns to work directly alongside our leadership team on the foundational challenges of building a new sport from scratch. Interns at Atlas Cup contribute to real projects across partnerships, marketing, legal, and policy — helping shape how competition in space is defined, structured, and brought to the world.

This is an opportunity for highly motivated students who want hands-on experience at the frontier of sports and space.

Focus Areas

Interns may work in one or more of the following areas:

Partnerships & Business Development

  • Support sponsor and partner research, outreach, and strategy
  • Help identify prospective teams, media partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
  • Assist with market analysis and strategic planning

Marketing & Communications

  • Support brand development, content creation, and social media initiatives
  • Assist with campaign planning and audience engagement strategies
  • Help develop materials for partners, media, and public communications

Legal & Policy

  • Support research on space law, regulatory frameworks, and international policy
  • Assist with partnership agreements and legal structuring initiatives
  • Help analyze governance models across sports leagues and international organizations

What You'll Do

  • Work directly with Atlas Cup leadership and functional leads
  • Contribute to real projects with meaningful ownership and impact
  • Conduct research, analysis, and strategic support across league development initiatives
  • Help shape the operational and commercial foundation of Atlas Cup
  • Participate in regular team discussions and planning sessions

Who You Are

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or law student (or recent graduate)
  • Strong academic record and demonstrated initiative
  • Interest in sports, space, technology, media, or emerging industries
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Comfortable operating in fast-moving, early-stage environments
  • Curious, resourceful, and proactive

Students from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including business, engineering, law, public policy, marketing, communications, and related fields.

Program Details

  • Summer 2026 cohort (exact dates flexible based on academic calendar)
  • Remote or hybrid participation
  • Part-time or full-time options available
  • Direct mentorship from Atlas Cup leadership
  • Opportunity to contribute to a first-of-its-kind global sports league

Compensation will be provided consistent with experience, role scope, and applicable regulations.

Atlas Cup is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Interested? ...@atlascup.com

Please include:

  • Resume
  • Short note explaining your interest in Atlas Cup
  • Area(s) of interest (Marketing, Partnerships, Legal, or Policy)


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