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International Basketball Operations - Elite Summer Intern

National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association

International Basketball Operations - Elite Summer Intern

New York, NY
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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, including having received a booster when eligible. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

    At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.

    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.

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Support general operations of all elite international basketball events.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

    • Support general operations of all elite international basketball events (such as the NBA Academy Games or Basketball Without Borders camps), either remotely from New York or in-person.

    • When traveling, serve as BWB chaperone to help oversee all camp participants and their movements

    • Assist with all travel and lodging logistics for elite events

    • Support performance staff with data entry and reporting for elite program participants

    • Update and track historical information for elite international basketball programs

    • Travel to elite events, including but not limited to the NBA Academy Games, Women's BWB Global, BWB Americas, and BWB Africa, and support all on site operations in variety of capacities

    • Enter details from scouting reports into Smartabase

    • Audit and quality assure elite athlete database

    • Update and track historical information (i.e. performance of program alumni) for elite international basketball programs such as BWB and NBA Academies Assist with other projects as needed.

    REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

    • Passion for NBA and a strong understanding of the global basketball landscape

    • Demonstrated computer proficiency (Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Box, Slack) and ability to learn new computer programs

    • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and adhere to strict deadlines

    • Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally

    • Ability to work well within a team environment.

    EDUCATION:

    • Rising Junior or Senior in undergraduate program.

    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.

  • Industry
    Sports
  • About Us

    As a global sports and media business, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is driven by data, technology, and creativity. From streaming live entertainment and games, to emerging technology and data analytics, to marketing, media production and more, you’ll find your growth opportunity.

    Whatever your passion, there’s a place for top professionals at the NBA.