HBCU Event Intern

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Throughout 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star in Chicago, HBCU Event Interns will join specific departments to shadow a Manager/Mentor to learn what role that department plays in producing events/programs during this tentpole moment for the league. In addition, they will be introduced to key members across their department and their department’s key collaborators, as well as participate in professional development programming opportunities. 

Departments that previously hosted an Event Intern and likely will for 2026 WNBA All-Star Chicago include: League Operations, Marketing, Live Production & Entertainment, Partnerships, Social Impact, Global Marketing Partnerships, and Broadcasting. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

While shadowing their Mentor/Manager, HBCU Event Interns may be asked to assist with various projects and executional tasks while onsite unique to their departments. Department responsibilities may include: 

·       LEAGUE OPERATIONS: Assist with player engagement and scheduling. Support ticket distribution, player movement, player appearances, player and coach support during main events and any additional tasks that come up.  

·       PRODUCTION (LIVE PRODUCTION & ENTERTANMENT) - Provide stage management support, assisting with rehearsals, prop placements, script edits and talent movement. 

·       BROADCASTING - Manage and support cross-functional coverage of WNBA All-Star, collaborating closely with ESPN and internal NBA Entertainment teams. Responsibilities include participating in production meetings, assisting with live event and field production, supporting player content and photography shoots, and contributing to the execution of digital and social activations.

·       GLOBAL MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS – Support the on-the-ground execution of WNBA All-Star partnership activations across WNBA Live, the AT&T All-Star Game, WNBA Way, and Family Lounge. May include supporting event run-of-show, talent details, and partner-specific activation needs. 

·       MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS – Assist with the execution of integrated official marketing partner social and digital campaigns, including supporting on-site branded content shoots, collaborating with the WNBA social team on content rollout. 

·       MARKETING –  Writing/editing copy and helping to create and publish content for WNBA.com and the WNBA App throughout All-Star Weekend.   

·       SOCIAL IMPACT – Provide support for WNBA Social Impact programming for youth- and community-focused events, including Changemaker Day, the WNBA All-Star Community Health Walk, State Farm Assist Tracker Legacy Project dedication, and other potential social impact activities in-arena. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: 

All roles require a high level of professionalism, the ability to be flexible and organized, as well as the ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment. 

·       LEAGUE OPERATIONS - The ideal candidate should be proficient in Excel and have a positive attitude.  Flexibility is also important and they can pivot easily when plans change.  They must also be able to communicate with the appropriate groups and will know how to work with various stakeholders and not be star struck. 

·       PRODUCTION (LIVE PRODUCTION & ENTERTAINMENT) - The ideal candidate has some interest in Live Production, Game Talent, and behind the scenes entertainment work.  They are willing to be on their feet in the action during rehearsals and game nights. 

·       BROADCASTING - Ideal candidates have an interest in sports media, content production, or photography, with strong organizational skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, live event environment.

·       GLOBAL MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS – The ideal candidate is eager, confident and a team player willing to learn, and no task is too small. They have an interest in sales, partnerships, and communications. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and experience in client-facing roles interacting with business executives. Majors: Marketing or Sports Management preferred, on-campus events background in student led organizations. 

·       MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS - Majors: Marketing or Media/Communications preferred, background in social and digital media.

·       MARKETING - Interest/experience in content creation or copywriting. Majors: Marketing or Communications 

·       SOCIAL IMPACT – Interest in the intersection of community and culture. Production experience a plus (personal, college, internship projects, etc.). The ideal candidate should be flexible, prompt and organized, with an interest in projects that give back to the W communities. 

EDUCATION: 

·       Current Student.  Must be a rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the Fall 2026 semester and has a relevant HBCU touchpoint.  

Salary Range:

$33/hour

Job Posting Title:

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: 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 such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

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.

About the NBA

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. 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.