Undergraduate - Basketball and Events Intern

NBA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option — 1 day per week

Job summary

The NBA offers a 10-week Summer Internship (June 7 – August 13, 2027) across departments including Global Basketball Operations, Global Events, and Social Responsibility & Player Programs. Interns work on projects that support events, operations, and basketball programs while engaging in professional development and community experiences.

Selected interns will help with events, league operations, and initiatives across affiliate leagues, gaining real-world exposure to the business of basketball

Qualifications

• Rising seniors or graduate students considered based on business need.
• Excellent academic standing with strong written and verbal communication.
• Leadership demonstrated through extracurricular or community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional strategy and operations with technology and innovation teams.
• Monitor activities across leagues including game operations and rules implementation.
• Assist with team travel, hotel and transportation logistics and player experience.
• Support NBA Summer League programming and on-site activations.
• Contribute to Jr. NBA, Jr. WNBA and international programming and community initiatives.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Leadership skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

Undergraduate student, senior year

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week._________________Position Summary:The 2027 NBA Summer Internship is a 10-week program that runs from June 7 – August 13, 2027. The program gives participants the opportunity to learn about the business of basketball, develop critical career skills, and contribute to meaningful projects across a range of departments in the NBA and its affiliate leagues (WNBA & G League). In addition to on-the-job experience, interns are invited to participate in a broad array of professional development programming as well as community and social experiences.The program prioritizes rising seniors, with limited exceptions for graduate students, based on business need.Interns should reflect excellent academic standing and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, we look for candidates who possess leadership skills as demonstrated through relevant extracurricular or community activities.More information on the Summer Internship program experience can be found here .Role Overview:Selected interns will support key aspects of our basketball ecosystem, including events, league operations, and basketball programs. Interns may support international initiatives and marquee events, such as the NBA Draft and Summer League, as well as other operations-based functions in support of the on-court basketball experience.Past interns have worked across a range of departments, including:Global Basketball Operations , which is responsible for overseeing and enforcing the policies, procedures and administration that govern the playing of the game. This includes managing on-court activities, developing playing rules and enforcing player conduct standards. The department works closely with all 30 teams, their front offices, coaching staff and players to protect, enhance and advance the sport globally.Global Events , which supports marquee and media-driven events to deliver compelling live experiences, build fan-centric programming and unlock new business opportunities for the commercial growth of the NBA overall.Social Responsibility & Player Programs (SRPP) , which leads the NBA’s efforts in social impact, player development and marketing, and community engagement. The department also advances social impact & inclusion, corporate philanthropy, social justice, and economic opportunity initiatives across the league and its communities.These roles require interns to demonstrate a foundational mastery of AI technologies in driving project execution and achieving business objectives.Major Responsibilities:May include, but not limited to:Contributing to ad-hoc cross-functional strategy and operations with our technology and innovation teamsMonitoring activities across various leagues, including game operations, arena standards, and game rules implementationSupporting the team travel process, with a specific focus on team compliance, hotel & transportation standards, and improving player experienceSupporting NBA Summer League programmingSupporting on-site activations for affiliate league partners, including week-to-week project management and event supportSupporting season-long retail and marketing strategies for the affiliate leaguesSupporting Jr. NBA, Jr. WNBA and NBA International programming, including school-based programs, tournaments, and development clinicsConducting field research to understand sports technology trends and new products/technologies to enhance the game of basketballRequired Education & Professional Experience:Enrolled in an undergraduate program and entering Senior year in the academic year following the internship.These roles are open to all but typically best suited for individuals in the following majors: Business Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Operations, Sports Administration, Sports Business, Sports Marketing.Preferred Skills & Knowledge Attributes:Passion for basketball, the NBA and its affiliate leaguesStrong understanding of the global basketball landscapeStrong project management skills (data measurement, attention to detail, etc.)Experience with website and digital/social content design and UX/UI marketingSkilled facilitator and presenterDemonstrated software proficiency (Microsoft Office, etc.) and ability to learn new computer programsExperience using AI technologies and platforms to organize and accomplish tasksSalary Range:$26/hrJob Posting Title:Summer InternEmployees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.Eligibility Note : Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.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.About the NBAThe 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. 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 more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2025-26 season featured a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. The NBA's digital 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 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. The NBA's Tap to Watch provides seamless access to local, national and global live game telecasts via the NBA App, NBA.com, third-party digital platforms and NBA partner platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social impact platform, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.