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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with player engagement and scheduling, ticket distribution, player movement, player appearances, and player/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/social activations.
• Support the on-the-ground execution of partnership activations across WNBA Live, AT&T All-Star Game, WNBA Way, and Family Lounge.
• Assist with the execution of integrated official marketing partner social and digital campaigns, including on-site branded content shoots and 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; no task is too small.
• Interest in sales, partnerships, and communications.
• 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 (personal, college, internship projects, etc.).
• Prompt and organized.

Skills

• Excel proficiency
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Content creation
• Copywriting
• Social media
• Digital media
• Client-facing interaction

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Internship
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Intern

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

• $26/hour

Benefits

• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 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)

About the Company

• The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization dedicated to inspiring and connecting people through basketball.
• The NBA operates five professional sports leagues: NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League, and Basketball Africa League.
• The NBA has a significant international presence, with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages.
• NBA Digital includes NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App, and NBA League Pass.
• The NBA has one of the largest social media communities globally.
• NBA Cares is the league's global social responsibility platform, partnering with organizations to address education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
• The NBA is committed to growing and celebrating the game of basketball, delivering excitement to millions of fans worldwide.
• The organization manages relationships with media partners, develops marketing partnerships, oversees merchandise licensing, and drives business success.
• Off the court, the NBA is committed to social responsibility through NBA Cares.

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. 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.