Job Description
Job Title: Intern
Department: Basketball Operations / Events & Operations
Division: NBA Europe
Reports To: Kent Christian / Neal Meyer
Company Overview
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is an elite professional sports league and preeminent global
media and entertainment company. Headquartered in New York City, the NBA represents its 30 team
owners in a way that maximizes the growth, financial success, and popularity of the game of basketball.
With a business model based upon cutting-edge thinking, expert brand marketing, creative merchandising,
and exclusive partnerships, the NBA has evolved under the leadership of Commissioner Adam Silver into
one of the world’s largest and most successful sports, media, and entertainment businesses.
Position Summary
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The Intern will provide support for Basketball Operations and Events, Europe and Middle East
Interns will participate in training programs, events and activities designed to broaden their knowledge
of the NBA business
They will focus on event research, organization and execution in NBA Europe’s region
They will work on the Intern Think Tank project which will target an NBA specific business issue
throughout the course of the program culminating in a final presentation to NBA executives
Major Responsibilities
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Assist with the coordination, planning and organization of camps, coaching clinics, and kids clinics
Assist with on court coaching, instruction, and demonstrations of basketball drills at camps and kids
clinics
Assist with basketball development programs in the Europe and Middle East regions
Assist and provide information to NBA Europe departments working on basketball development
programs, team camps and development camps (Community Relations, Events, Marketing, Int’l
Public Relations, Regional Offices)
Research and develop basketball profiles on European and Middle Eastern countries
Maintain and update basketball landscapes for Europe, Middle East, and Euroleague
Assist with the compiling of articles for weekly NBA and International news updates
Provide general support to the Events department in all necessary areas to successfully implement
departmental and corporate business plans
Support management of the planning, logistics and execution of hospitality programs at NBA events
throughout Europe
Manage travel logistics for NBA talent appearing at events in region and provide
documentations/reports on events
Provide on-site support for selected NBA grassroots events
Maintain open and ongoing communication lines with NBA offices in NJ and NY
Required Skills/Knowledge
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Fluency (written and spoken) in English; fluency in Russian or an additional European language
(Spanish, French) strongly preferred.
Flexible personality with the ability to adapt to constant changing environment
Ability to assist with on court coaching and instruction
Demonstrated computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new
computer programs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Independent worker who is able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong work ethic / internal motivation
Ability to work well within a team environment
Detail-oriented and very well organized
Experience Needed
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Recent basketball playing experience at high school level or above – preferably at an elite level
Coached or worked with kids at youth basketball camps a plus
Strong interest in coaching basketball
International experience (travels/studies etc.)
Educational Background Required
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Current student enrolled full time in University at undergraduate/masters level or 2014 graduates.