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About the Role

The External Affairs Fellow will provide support to three key functions: External Communications, Internal Communications and Community Impact. During their Fellowship Program, they will work on key priorities for the communications and community relations departments including media tracking, internal and external storytelling support, drafting materials, assisting in planning and executing community events and engaging in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Monitor and compile daily media coverage across sports, entertainment, and business outlets
Coordinate with promotors and onsite staffing for Barclays Center concerts – including evening and weekend events
Draft press materials, such as releases, media alerts, and executive bios
Support game-day and event media operations
Assist with media recaps and communications reports
Research and develop unique story angles to elevate Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Nets and Liberty
Support executive thought leadership efforts, including searching for opportunities to highlight Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment leadership and preparing brief materials to support executives
Assist with developing content for weekly communications, including newsletter, Slack posts, emails, etc. and support communications campaigns across Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.
Help maintain internal comms editorial calendar and processes.
Draft content for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s LinkedIn pages and partner with page managers across the organization to coordinate and promote posts.
Support ongoing updates on Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s external websites and intranet.
Assist with Employee Recognition Program by developing employee features and spotlights and supporting internal nomination processes.
Maintain industry awards calendar, research awards opportunities, and draft nominations.
Support internal, employee-facing events.
Assist in planning and executing programs and events. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing event materials, and serving as an on-site liaison to ensure smooth operations and positive community engagement.
Build and maintain relationships with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. Help schedule meetings, prepare briefing materials, and support collaborative programming such as mentorship sessions or donation drives.
Support internal volunteer initiatives by organizing staff participation in local service projects (e.g., food bank visits, park beautification efforts). Maintain volunteer rosters, track participation, and help recognize employee contributions.
Draft newsletters and recaps that highlight Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s community impact. Capture photos and quotes from events to help tell authentic stories about the organization’s work in Brooklyn. Help compile monthly reports that summarize outreach activities, attendance, and qualitative impact stories to share with internal stakeholders.
Assist with the administration of community ticket programs, including tracking requests and coordinating distribution. Support in-kind donation efforts by preparing and managing inventory.

Requirements

Demonstrates company's core values of: Accountability, Growth Mindset, Integrity, and Care
Highly proactive, thoughtful team member with an excitement to learn and grow professionally
Passion for the culture of sports as a vehicle through which to lift people up
Able to work full time and stay engaged during the duration of our program
Excellent communicator who enjoys relationship building, collaborating cross functionally in a fast-paced environment, and championing culture within a group setting
Demonstrated connection and commitment to Brooklyn
Ability to excel in performance under high pressured environments and time constraints
Detail oriented, organized and able to work autonomously
Prior work experience in the department to which they apply. Prior work experience can include internships, projects, volunteer work, involvement in paid and unpaid activities of significance.
Legally authorized to work in the US for any employer

Skills

External Communications
Internal Communications
Community Impact
Media Tracking
Storytelling
Drafting Materials
Event Planning
Stakeholder Management
Media Monitoring
Press Release Drafting
Content Development
Social Media Content Creation
Website Updates
Employee Recognition Program Support
Awards Nomination Support
Logistics Coordination
Relationship Building
Volunteer Coordination
Community Outreach
Report Compilation

Location

Office environment
Games and events may take place on evenings, weekends and holidays

Work Type

Full-time
Paid program

Experience Level

Recent college graduates

Education Level

College graduates

Salary/Compensations

$20.00 per hour

Benefits

Work Experience rotations
Custom Curriculum
Networking opportunities
Early access to full-time roles
Mentorship
Competitive packages

About the Company

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way.
As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.
As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes BK Mag, Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base.
The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.
Core values: Integrity, Care, Growth Mindset, Accountability.
The Fellowship Program brings together recent graduates who have an interest in working in the sports and entertainment industry.
Standout applicants will embody the spirit and values of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment: Accountability, Growth Mindset, Integrity, and Care.
The program supports Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s commitment to developing diverse leaders and making impactful strides in the world of sports and entertainment.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.