National Basketball Association (NBA)
Project Employee, Event Strategy & Development
National Basketball Association (NBA), New York, New York, us, 10261
Position Summary
Temporary position – expected duration not to exceed 10 months.
WORK OPTION:
Eligible employees can work remotely one day per week.
The Global Event Strategy & Development Project Employee plays an integral role in the vision, development, and execution of global marquee basketball, lifestyle, youth, and culture‑driven events. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Event Strategy & Development, this role requires an analytical skillset and strong research skills to support the end‑to‑end design and production of high‑value media‑driven NBA events such as NBA All‑Star, NBA Finals, and NBA Global Games; youth events such as Basketball Without Borders and the Jr. NBA Youth Leadership Conference; fan‑first events such as NBA Experiences and NBA Crossover; and support of affiliate league events for the WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.
Major Responsibilities
Champion Total Economic Impact (TEI) and Earned Media Value (EMV) reporting – support cross‑departmental teams by assisting in the establishment of a shared definition of excellence and measurements, contributing to external report calculations, and tracking these metrics across industry events.
Conduct market research & analysis necessary for completing bid specs, due diligence, deal summaries, and new business development prospect overviews.
Manage global event data repository to evaluate the global event landscape over the next few years.
Support relationship management with external vendors and agencies who support NBA Events business development processes.
Assist with developing and delivering customized presentations and proposals for prospects.
Assess, champion, and support concepts and processes alongside department leaders to implement positive team member and stakeholder experiences.
Required Skills & Knowledge
Energized by strategic firefighting and multi‑tasking in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Sense‑maker who analyzes a wide scope of complex problems to identify key learnings and recommendations for scalable improvements.
Adapts quickly to new situations and projects and is able to juggle multiple objectives and stakeholders simultaneously.
Strong analytical research skills to effectively evaluate potential opportunities and condense into digestible strategies.
Analytical orientation and ability to conduct analyses to evaluate opportunities, recognize patterns, and identify efficiencies.
Effective communicator and presenter, both orally and in writing.
Advanced aptitude with all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Required Education & Professional Experience
1‑2 years of professional experience in consulting, investment banking, business development, or live events preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience in the sports, entertainment, media, and technology industries preferred.
Additional language skills preferred.
Salary Range $30/Hourly
Job Title Project
EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement 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, teams 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.
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WORK OPTION:
Eligible employees can work remotely one day per week.
The Global Event Strategy & Development Project Employee plays an integral role in the vision, development, and execution of global marquee basketball, lifestyle, youth, and culture‑driven events. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Event Strategy & Development, this role requires an analytical skillset and strong research skills to support the end‑to‑end design and production of high‑value media‑driven NBA events such as NBA All‑Star, NBA Finals, and NBA Global Games; youth events such as Basketball Without Borders and the Jr. NBA Youth Leadership Conference; fan‑first events such as NBA Experiences and NBA Crossover; and support of affiliate league events for the WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.
Major Responsibilities
Champion Total Economic Impact (TEI) and Earned Media Value (EMV) reporting – support cross‑departmental teams by assisting in the establishment of a shared definition of excellence and measurements, contributing to external report calculations, and tracking these metrics across industry events.
Conduct market research & analysis necessary for completing bid specs, due diligence, deal summaries, and new business development prospect overviews.
Manage global event data repository to evaluate the global event landscape over the next few years.
Support relationship management with external vendors and agencies who support NBA Events business development processes.
Assist with developing and delivering customized presentations and proposals for prospects.
Assess, champion, and support concepts and processes alongside department leaders to implement positive team member and stakeholder experiences.
Required Skills & Knowledge
Energized by strategic firefighting and multi‑tasking in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Sense‑maker who analyzes a wide scope of complex problems to identify key learnings and recommendations for scalable improvements.
Adapts quickly to new situations and projects and is able to juggle multiple objectives and stakeholders simultaneously.
Strong analytical research skills to effectively evaluate potential opportunities and condense into digestible strategies.
Analytical orientation and ability to conduct analyses to evaluate opportunities, recognize patterns, and identify efficiencies.
Effective communicator and presenter, both orally and in writing.
Advanced aptitude with all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Required Education & Professional Experience
1‑2 years of professional experience in consulting, investment banking, business development, or live events preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience in the sports, entertainment, media, and technology industries preferred.
Additional language skills preferred.
Salary Range $30/Hourly
Job Title Project
EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement 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, teams 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.
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