About the role#
The NBA is offering a 10-week summer internship program for undergraduate students entering their senior year. This program provides hands-on experience across departments such as Digital Media, Global Media Distribution, and Global Partnerships. Interns will contribute to projects involving media, merchandising, licensing, and marketing partnerships for the NBA, WNBA, and G League.
What you'll do#
- Aid in the development and management of media, merchandising, licensing, and marketing partnerships.
- Perform market research on sales and new business opportunities.
- Support partnership meetings and analyze market opportunities.
- Assist with on-site events and activations.
- Capture content and prepare for partner development conversations.
- Pursue prospects through initial contact strategies, sales presentations, and proposals.
- Coordinate with internal teams to develop customized programs.
- Identify sales prospects and key company contacts for potential sponsorship.
- Conduct field research across emerging industries and companies.
- Establish and manage relationships with key external contacts.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program, entering senior year.
- Excellent academic standing and strong communication skills.
- Leadership experience from extracurricular or community activities.
- Foundational mastery of AI technologies.
- Proven project management experience.
- General knowledge of sponsorships and the sports business industry.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Knowledge of new platforms and social networks.
- Experience capturing content and implementing content strategy.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, with a preference for Photoshop.
- Basic photography and photo software experience.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and a strong work ethic.
- Relevant majors include Business Administration, Communications, Media Studies, or Graphic Design.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 - August 13).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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