About the role#
The External Affairs Fellow is a 12-month paid program for recent college graduates. You will provide support across three key functions: External Communications, Internal Communications, and Community Impact. This role offers exposure to the various facets of the organization, including the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, and Barclays Center. You will work on priorities ranging from media tracking and storytelling to event execution and stakeholder management.
What you'll do#
- Monitor and compile daily media coverage.
- Coordinate with promoters and onsite staffing for concerts.
- Draft press materials, including releases, media alerts, and executive bios.
- Support game-day and event media operations.
- Assist with media recaps and communications reports.
- Research and develop unique story angles.
- Support executive thought leadership efforts.
- Develop content for internal communications and campaigns.
- Maintain internal communications editorial calendar.
- Draft content for LinkedIn pages and update external websites and the intranet.
- Develop employee features for the recognition program.
- Maintain the industry awards calendar and draft nominations.
- Support internal employee-facing events.
- Coordinate logistics and serve as an on-site liaison for community events.
- Build and maintain relationships with local nonprofits and schools.
- Schedule meetings and prepare briefing materials.
- Support collaborative community programming and organize staff participation in local service projects.
- Maintain volunteer rosters and track participation.
- Draft newsletters highlighting community impact.
- Capture photos and quotes from community events.
- Compile monthly reports on outreach activities.
- Administer community ticket programs and manage in-kind donation inventory.
What you'll need#
- Recent college graduate status.
- Prior work experience in the department to which you apply, including internships, projects, or volunteer work.
- A passion for the culture of sports.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work full time.
- Demonstrated connection and commitment to Brooklyn.
- Ability to excel under high-pressure environments and time constraints.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working autonomously.
- Legal authorization to work in the US.
- Academic background in Communications, Marketing, or Business Administration.
Location & details#
- Location: Brooklyn, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: June 2027 through May 2028.
About BSE Global
BSE Global operates as a parent company for sports and entertainment properties. Its portfolio includes the Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets, and the New York Liberty. The organization also manages the Long Island Nets and the Brooklyn Hospitality Group. It is based in Brooklyn, New York, and employs 1585 people.
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