About the role#
The 2027 NBA Summer Internship is a 10-week program running from June 7 to August 13, 2027. This role offers exposure to the business of basketball, including the NBA, WNBA, and G League. You will contribute to projects across communications, public relations, and marketing departments while participating in professional development and community programming.
What you'll do#
- Support marketing and strategic communications for major events like the NBA Draft, NBA Finals, and NBA Summer League.
- Draft and edit correspondence for fans of the NBA and its affiliate leagues.
- Pitch innovative ideas to group leadership and create fan engagement tracking reports.
- Conduct field research on emerging industries, international companies, and executives to identify new business opportunities.
- Contribute to daily internal news briefs and assist with internal communications, including employee spotlights.
- Develop media plans for WNBA season events and assist with WNBA All-Star coordination and media pitching.
- Publish press releases for various NBA and WNBA communications functions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program, entering your Senior year in the following academic year.
- Excellent academic standing and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular or community activities.
- Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills with solid editorial judgment.
- Experience with content publishing, fact-checking, and some budget management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Knowledge of new platforms and social networks.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop.
- A genuine interest in the NBA and its affiliate leagues.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time and paid internship.
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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