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Job Description

🏀 NBA EME INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2025–2026

Location: London (UK)Duration: 12 months — September 2025 to September 2026

Why Join the NBA in London?

Imagine spending a year working at the heart of one of the world’s most exciting sports and entertainment brands. Join us in London and dive into specialist areas like Marketing, Events, Global Partnerships, Global Media Distribution, or Basketball Operations. This is more than just an internship — it’s your chance to contribute to live, impactful projects, learn directly from industry leaders, and build a career in a fast-paced, global environment.

You'll be supported by a mentor and given meaningful responsibilities from day one. At the NBA, we believe diversity fuels creativity and innovation, so we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Together, we create stronger connections with fans around the world.

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“This internship gave me real-world responsibilities from day one and helped launch my career in sports marketing.” — NBA EME Intern, Global Partnerships

Career Outcomes

Complete the programme successfully and you could be considered for a full-time role at the NBA or receive recommendations to top-tier sports, media, and entertainment partners. Our past interns have gone on to thrive in marketing, event operations, and legal teams within the NBA and beyond — your future starts here.

What You’ll Do

Every day will bring something new, shaped by the season’s calendar and business priorities.

We are looking for one intern for each of the following departments:

Marketing

Dive into fan engagement data across key EME markets
Craft creative briefs and work closely with agencies and designers
Monitor campaign performance and develop dashboards
Manage promotional logistics and prize fulfilment
Tailor global campaigns for local audiences

Events

Help bring NBA Global Games and fan events to life
Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and partners
Manage accreditation, VIPs, signage, and event logistics
Support on-site set-up and guest registration

Global Media Distribution

Update programming grids and broadcaster notes
Manage rights in the Rights Management System
Support content feeds, tech operations, and screener libraries

Basketball Operations

Help plan Jr. NBA events taking place during NBA games in Abu Dhabi and Europe.

Support community programmes that promote social impact and encourage girls to play basketball across Europe and the Middle East.

Organise and track shipments, and keep an eye on warehouse inventory.

Assist the Basketball Operations team with managing their budget, tracking payments, and monitoring team expenses.

Help the Manager create presentations and keep track of data for the NBA’s Basketball School programmes.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s or master’s degree completed within the last two years
Fluent English (other languages a bonus)
Strong Microsoft Office skills and eager to pick up new tools
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Organised, adaptable and proactive mindset
Passionate about sport, basketball and the NBA
Collaborative and inclusive attitude

Eligibility

Full right to live and work in the UK
Available full-time from September 2025 to September 2026
In-person work required at the London NBA office

Paid internship; compensation details shared with shortlisted candidates

Perks & Benefits

Official NBA gear and exclusive swag
Invitations to speaker series, workshops, and industry events
Access to NBA games and brand activations (where applicable)
Mentorship and personalised career guidance
Build a real-world portfolio to showcase your skills

Programme Timeline

Friday 30th May – Internship advert goes live
Sunday 15th June (midnight) – Applications close
16th June – 4th July – Telephone screening and shortlisting
28th July – Assessment Centre at our London office
Week commencing 4th August – Internship offers and onboarding
Monday 7th September – Internship starts

How to Apply

Ready to get started? Here’s how:

Send us:

Cover Letter telling us which discipline excites you and why

CV

Optional: Any portfolios, social content, or creative work that shows off your skills

Phone Interview

If your application impresses, we’ll be in touch soon after the deadline to chat more about the opportunity

Final Assessment Centre

Group and individual interviews for shortlisted candidates

Start Your NBA Journey

Apply by June 15, 2025 and take your first step courtside.

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Salary Information

Salary: $30,000 - $40,000

🤖 This salary estimate is calculated by AI based on the job title, location, company, and market data. Use this as a guide for salary expectations or negotiations. The actual salary may vary based on your experience, qualifications, and company policies.

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