New York Liberty Seasonal Internship 2026-2027

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty, and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement. The company is expanding its portfolio to include BK Mag, Brooklyn Wine Club, and location-based entertainment properties. Driven by a pursuit of excellence, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment fosters a culture of belonging and inclusion, guided by core values of integrity, care, growth mindset, and accountability.

About the role

The New York Liberty Seasonal Internship is a part-time, paid program running from October 14th, 2026 to May 13th, 2027. Start and end dates are flexible based on academic calendars. Interns work 20-40 hours per week, with some days in-office at Industry City Corporate Headquarters in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and others remote. Each intern is assigned to a specific department for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

Community Impact Intern

• Support community activations, charitable giving, ticket distributions, and the Brooklyn Nets & New York Liberty Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle.
• Track and communicate the team’s community impact efforts.
• Build relationships with community organizations.
• Collaborate across departments to execute Liberty programs and initiatives.

Marketing Intern

• Support planning and execution of NY Liberty tentpole campaigns.
• Manage marketing assets and schedules.
• Research industry best practices.
• Assist with sweepstakes and fan engagement activations.
• Provide onsite event support.
• Maintain campaign tracking materials.
• Develop recaps capturing campaign performance and impact.

Partnership Marketing Intern

• Support Liberty sponsor accounts through marketing strategies, partner events, and client requests.
• Research growth opportunities for partnerships.
• Develop end-of-season recap materials.
• Contribute creative ideas for future partnership initiatives.

Public Relations Intern

• Monitor media coverage and track player statistics and storylines.
• Identify compelling media opportunities.
• Develop press releases, advisories, player bios, and other communications materials.
• Support player media relations and community events.
• Assist with partnerships and organizational initiatives.
• Help tell impactful NY Liberty stories throughout the offseason.

Requirements

• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Confidence, resilience, and high energy.
• Solutions-oriented and resourceful mindset.
• Flexible and reliable teammate.
• Open to college seniors, graduate students, or recent graduates.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
• Onsite work required, with potential hours at Barclays Center or Brooklyn Basketball Training Center.
• May require work outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, or holidays.

Skills

Community Impact Intern: Passion for community engagement, social impact, and cross-functional collaboration.

Marketing Intern: Creativity, proactive approach, passion for sports marketing and fan engagement.

Partnership Marketing Intern: Creative thinking, passion for women’s sports and the WNBA.

Public Relations Intern: Strong writing skills, understanding of basketball and media trends, professionalism in player-facing environments.

Pay

Compensation for the seasonal internship program is $18 per hour.

Schedule

• Program runs from October 14th, 2026 to May 13th, 2027.
• Flexible start and end dates based on academic calendar.
• 20-40 hours per week, with a mix of in-office and remote days.