About the role#
The Graduate MBA Intern program is a 10-week summer experience running from June 7 to August 13, 2027. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to business initiatives, investment projects, and partnerships across the NBA, WNBA, and G League. You will work on analytical, strategic, and operational support tasks while gaining exposure to the intersection of sports, media, technology, and entertainment.
What you'll do#
- Conduct market research on startups, venture capital, business opportunities, and content technologies.
- Build a database of startup metrics and market insights to support investment decisions.
- Develop innovation initiatives for emerging technologies that enhance the live game product and fan experience.
- Identify target companies and perform due diligence on potential investments.
- Review contracts and decks to identify gaps for new partners.
- Create case studies and best practice tools for partnership strategy departments.
- Maintain relationships with client groups and provide analytical support to senior stakeholders.
- Use AI technologies to execute projects and meet business objectives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MBA or other graduate-level program.
- Experience in Business, Finance, Marketing, Risk Management, or Strategy.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Foundational mastery of AI technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with portfolio companies and internal teams.
- Leadership experience from extracurricular or community activities.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
- A strong interest in sports media, venture capital, and technology.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: Paid at $35 per hour.
About National Basketball Association (NBA)
The National Basketball Association is a sports and media organization based in New York. It manages five professional leagues including the NBA, WNBA, and the NBA G League. The organization distributes games and programming to over 200 countries. It also maintains a digital network that includes NBA TV and the NBA App.
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