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About the Role

HBCU Event Interns will join specific departments to shadow a Manager/Mentor to learn about event production during the AT&T WNBA All-Star in Chicago. Interns will be introduced to key members and collaborators, and participate in professional development programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with player engagement and scheduling, ticket distribution, player movement, player appearances, and player and coach support.
• Provide stage management support, assist with rehearsals, prop placements, script edits, and talent movement.
• Manage and support cross-functional coverage of WNBA All-Star, collaborating with ESPN and internal NBA Entertainment teams.
• Participate in production meetings, assist with live event and field production, support player content and photography shoots, and contribute to digital and social activations.
• Support the on-the-ground execution of partnership activations across WNBA Live, the AT&T All-Star Game, WNBA Way, and Family Lounge.
• Assist with the execution of integrated official marketing partner social and digital campaigns, including supporting on-site branded content shoots and collaborating with the WNBA social team on content rollout.
• Write and edit copy, and help create and publish content for WNBA.com and the WNBA App.
• Provide support for WNBA Social Impact programming for youth- and community-focused events.

Requirements

• High level of professionalism, flexibility, organization, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel and able to pivot easily when plans change.
• Ability to communicate with appropriate groups and work with various stakeholders.
• Interest in Live Production, Game Talent, and behind-the-scenes entertainment work.
• Willingness to be on feet during rehearsals and game nights.
• Interest in sports media, content production, or photography.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, live event environment.
• Eager, confident, and a team player willing to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles interacting with business executives.
• Background in social and digital media.
• Interest/experience in content creation or copywriting.
• Interest in the intersection of community and culture.
• Production experience a plus.
• Prompt and organized.

Skills

• Excel
• Communication
• Organization
• Content Creation
• Copywriting
• Social Media
• Digital Media
• Photography
• Live Production
• Partnership Activation

Location

• Chicago

Work Type

• Remote
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Internship

Education Level

• Current Student (rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student for Fall 2026)
• Relevant HBCU touchpoint

Salary/Compensations

• $33/hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Fertility and family-forming assistance
• Wellbeing allowance
• Educational assistance
• Mental health coaching/therapy
• Tax advantaged accounts (HSA, healthcare/dependent care FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal days)
• Annual discretionary performance bonus

About the Company

• The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.
• The NBA is built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League.
• The NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.
• NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries.
• NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.
• The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms.
• NBA Cares, the NBA's global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
• At the NBA, we're passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball.
• As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more.
• While Basketball Operations runs the league's on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world's most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA's success.
• Off the court, we're also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league's involvement in addressing important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

Equal Opportunity

• We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
• The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.