Graduate - MBA Intern

National Basketball Association (NBA) • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The NBA 2027 Summer Internship is a 10-week program running from June 7 through August 13, 2027. It offers participants experience in the business of basketball, opportunities to develop career skills, and meaningful projects across departments at the NBA and affiliate leagues, including the WNBA and G League. Interns may also take part in professional development, community, and social programming.

Selected interns may work across business initiatives, investment opportunities, and partnerships, providing analytical, strategic, and operational support at the intersection of sports, media, technology, and entertainment. Past placements have included Corporate Strategy, Global Partnerships, and Team Marketing & Business Operations. The roles require foundational mastery of AI technologies to support project execution and business objectives.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an MBA or other graduate-level program.
• Have experience in Business, Finance, Marketing, Risk Management, or Strategy.
• Demonstrate foundational mastery of AI technologies for project execution and business objectives.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate leadership through relevant extracurricular or community activities.
• Reflect excellent academic standing.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive self-starter with independent working habits.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Highly collaborative approach.
• Strong interest in sports media, venture capital, technology, or related areas.
• Ability to present findings concisely and meaningfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with portfolio companies and internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on startups, venture capital, business opportunities, and emerging content technologies.
• Develop a database of startup metrics and market insights, including information about current portfolio companies, to inform investment decisions.
• Develop innovation initiatives involving emerging technologies related to the live game product and fan experience.
• Identify target companies in priority areas and conduct due diligence on potential investments.
• Review contracts, one-sheets, and existing presentations to identify gaps and guardrails for new partners.
• Identify case studies and best-practice tools for partnership strategy and activation departments.
• Maintain proactive, responsive, value-based relationships with client groups.
• Provide guidance and analytical rigor on existing business partnerships to senior internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have the option to work remotely one day per week.
• Eligible employees and/or dependents may be eligible for medical benefits.
• Eligible employees and/or dependents may be eligible for short-term disability benefits.
• Eligible employees and/or dependents may be eligible for mental health coaching or therapy.
• Eligible employees and/or dependents may be eligible for sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern