WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
Position Summary
The 2026 NBA Summer Internship is a 10-week program that runs from June 8 – August 14, 2026. The program gives participants the opportunity to learn about basketball, develop critical career skills, and contribute to meaningful projects across a range of departments in the NBA and its affiliate leagues (WNBA, G League, NBA 2K). In addition to on-the-job experience, interns are invited to participate in a broad array of professional development programs and community and social experiences.
The program prioritizes rising seniors, with limited exceptions for graduate students, based on business need.
Interns should reflect excellent academic standing and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, we look for candidates who possess leadership skills as demonstrated through relevant extracurricular or community activities.
More information on the Summer Internship program experience can be found here.
Role Overview
Selected interns will support areas critical to the overall functioning of the organization, including Facilities and Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Security, Social Impact & Inclusion, and Social Responsibility. Responsibilities may include project management, market research, analysis, forecasting and planning business outcomes, event support, and communications. Interns in these functions support the day-to-day operations of the league, including internal and external events and projects.
Past interns have worked across a range of departments including:
- Facilities and Administration, which ensures that the work environment is functional and well-maintained, and is responsible for office renovation design, overseeing equipment repairs and maintenance, and acting as the liaison between the league office and property management
- Finance, the fiscal driver of the NBA, providing decision support and financial rigor around business plans, business performance, market expansion, product launches, and new initiatives
- Human Resources, which drives the NBA’s global workforce strategy, including talent acquisition, talent management, employee development, employee relations, compensation, and benefits
- Social Responsibility & Player Programs (SRPP), which leads the League’s global social responsibility and youth basketball participation initiatives, as well as player development and strategic marketing efforts that help players be more successful off the court
Major Responsibilities
May include, but not limited to:
- Supporting domestic and international strategy for their respective departments
- Providing supportive, data-based analysis related to department objectives and key metrics to influence business outcomes
- Supporting event management efforts at marquee events, such as HR Summit, NBA Draft, Summer League, WNBA All-Star, and team visits
- Co-managing staff or community-facing initiatives across NBA and WNBA teams
- Identifying content and social platform enhancements to drive innovative team-facing campaigns in marketing and partnerships
- Developing department resources such as company toolkits
- Conducting field research on industry competitors
- Creating company-wide communications for important business updates across company intranet and social media platforms
- Supporting employee-facing training and other needs for their respective departments
- Assisting with special projects as needed
Required Education & Professional Experience
- Enrolled in an undergraduate program and entering Senior year in the academic year following the internship
- These roles are open to all but typically best suited for individuals in the following majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Digital Media, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Pre-Law, Psychology, Sociology, Strategy, or related fields
Preferred Skills & Knowledge Attributes
- Experience in department-related fields (e.g., Facilities, HR systems, Player Development/Marketing)
- Proven project management and event planning experience
- Must be well organized, able to multi-task, and detail-oriented
- Experience leading people & groups, with an emphasis on coaching others
- Experience with narrative-building, storytelling, and social media engagement
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Highly collaborative
Salary Range
$26/hr
Job Posting Title
Summer Intern
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.
