External Affairs Fellow

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. 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.  

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes BK Mag, Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.  

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.  

We are guided by our core values:

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.

• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.

• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

SUMMARY

Our Fellowship Program brings together recent graduates who have an interest in working in the sports and entertainment industry. Standout applicants will embody the spirit and values of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment: Accountability, Growth Mindset, Integrity, and Care. 

The program supports Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s commitment to developing diverse leaders and making impactful strides in the world of sports and entertainment. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Fellowship is a 12-month paid program for motivated and innovative recent college graduates. It is designed to build core skills, gain business insights, and get exposure to the many facets of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.  

The External Affairs Fellow will provide support to three key functions: External Communications, Internal Communications and Community Impact. During their Fellowship Program, they will work on key priorities for the communications and community relations departments including media tracking, internal and external storytelling support, drafting materials, assisting in planning and executing community events and engaging in stakeholder management. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

External Communications - 

• Support the Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment Communications team in executing corporate communications across the platform — including the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Barclays Center, and Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment’s expanding ventures in sports, entertainment, and hospitality.

• The role will also support storytelling around the Liberty and Nets’ on- and off-court success, concerts and cultural moments at Barclays Center, and business milestones across the organization.

• Responsibilities may include:
  
  • Monitor and compile daily media coverage across sports, entertainment, and business outlets
  • Coordinate with promotors and onsite staffing for Barclays Center concerts – including evening and weekend events 
  • Draft press materials, such as releases, media alerts, and executive bios
  • Support game-day and event media operations
  • Assist with media recaps and communications reports
  • Research and develop unique story angles to elevate Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Nets and Liberty 
  • Support executive thought leadership efforts, including searching for opportunities to highlight Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment leadership and preparing brief materials to support executives

Internal Communications - 

• Assist with developing content for weekly communications, including newsletter, Slack posts, emails, etc. and support communications campaigns across Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.

• Help maintain internal comms editorial calendar and processes.

• Draft content for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s LinkedIn pages and partner with page managers across the organization to coordinate and promote posts.

• Support ongoing updates on Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s external websites and intranet.

• Assist with Employee Recognition Program by developing employee features and spotlights and supporting internal nomination processes.

• Maintain industry awards calendar, research awards opportunities, and draft nominations.

• Support internal, employee-facing events.

Community Impact - 

• Community Event Support & Execution
  • Assist in planning and executing programs and events. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing event materials, and serving as an on-site liaison to ensure smooth operations and positive community engagement.

• Local Partner Engagement
  • Build and maintain relationships with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. Help schedule meetings, prepare briefing materials, and support collaborative programming such as mentorship sessions or donation drives.

• Volunteer Coordination & Outreach 
  • Support internal volunteer initiatives by organizing staff participation in local service projects (e.g., food bank visits, park beautification efforts). Maintain volunteer rosters, track participation, and help recognize employee contributions.

• Community Communications & Impact Tracking 
  • Draft newsletters and recaps that highlight Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s community impact. Capture photos and quotes from events to help tell authentic stories about the organization’s work in Brooklyn. Help compile monthly reports that summarize outreach activities, attendance, and qualitative impact stories to share with internal stakeholders.

• Donation & Ticket Program Management 
  • Assist with the administration of community ticket programs, including tracking requests and coordinating distribution. Support in-kind donation efforts by preparing and managing inventory.

WHO YOU ARE

• Someone who demonstrates our company's core values of: Accountability, Growth Mindset, Integrity, and Care

• A highly proactive, thoughtful team member with an excitement to learn and grow professionally

• Must have a passion for the culture of sports as a vehicle through which to lift people up

• Able to work full time and stay engaged during the duration of our program

• An excellent communicator who enjoys relationship building, collaborating cross functionally in a fast-paced environment, and championing culture within a group setting

• Demonstrated connection and commitment to Brooklyn

• Ability to excel in performance under high pressured environments and time constraints

• Detail oriented, organized and able to work autonomously

• Applicants must have prior work experience in the department to which they apply. Prior work experience can include internships, projects, volunteer work, involvement in paid and unpaid activities of significance.

• Legally authorized to work in the US for any employer

PROGRAM DURATION

June 2027 – May 2028

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Work Experience: each Fellow will rotate through several areas within a department or focus area to get a robust understanding of that area; Fellows will have an opportunity to learn from various teams and work on cross-departmental projects
• Custom Curriculum: tailored programming, workshops, and external events
• Networking: access to internal and external networking opportunities
• Career Advancement: early access to full-time roles within Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
• Mentorship: access to Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's mentorship program and peer-to-peer mentorship
• Compensation: the fellowship is paid, and fellows are benefits eligible for our competitive packages

HOW TO APPLY

The Fellowship Program will be accepting applications until Tuesday, November 17th. To apply, please submit the below documents:

• Resume: Attach a resume
• Statement of Intent (attached as a cover letter to your application): How will you contribute to Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's values in both the short and long term? How will your participation in the Fellowship Program help you achieve your personal and professional goals? Please submit a brief essay (no more than 500 words).

PLEASE NOTE: You can only apply for one opportunity within one of the five departments. Please be thoughtful in your selection.

SALARY

$20.00 per hour + corporate benefits 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position primarily works in an office environment; however, our program fellows may be expected to attend games and events in a working capacity. Games and events may take place on evenings, weekends and holidays.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.