WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
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Position Summary:
The WNBA Communications team is seeking a highly organized and collaborative communications professional to support league-wide media operations and event execution across marquee events, including WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game, WNBA All-Star and the WNBA Finals. This role will assist with on-site communications logistics, staffing coordination, media operations, and cross-functional event support.
Major Responsibilities:
WNBA League Tentpole Events
• Support communications operations and logistics for major league events, including WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game, WNBA All-Star and the WNBA Finals
• Serve as a key on-site liaison from a league PR perspective, helping coordinate media operations and event execution
• Assist with staffing coordination, event coverage assignments, and overall on-site communications support
• Partner with venue, event operations, and team PR representatives on media setup, staffing, credentialing, and operational needs
• Help manage media availability logistics, interview circuits, and last-minute scheduling updates on-site
• Support media day operations, including coordination of interview schedules and internal assets
• Assist with preparation and distribution of staff information, media operations materials, and event communications documents
• Collaborate with league event leads to ensure smooth execution of communications initiatives throughout tentpole events
General Responsibilities
• Coordinate with the social media team on league announcements and integrated communications efforts
• Support collaboration with marketing partnerships teams on messaging and activation plans
• Assist with broader league communications initiatives, media operations planning, and special projects as needed
Required Education/Professional Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Previous related experience supporting PR or event operations
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:
• Strong organizational and communication skills with an interest in sports communications, PR, or event operations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments and external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility to travel and work nights and weekends during league events and postseason periods
Salary Range:
$85,000 - $90,000
Job Posting Title:
Project
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.
Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.
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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.
