National Basketball Association (NBA)

About the Company

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 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. 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 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

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Company Name

National Basketball Association (NBA)

Job Title

Ad Sales Partnerships Associate

Job Description

Job Title: Ad Sales Partnerships Associate Role Summary: Support the day‑to‑day management of advertising sales partnerships across NBA, WNBA, and G‑League properties. Ensure accurate tracking of sponsorship inventory, maintain up‑to‑date sales records, review and approve creative assets, and coordinate execution workflows with media partners and internal teams to maximize partnership value. Expectations: - Minimum 2 years of experience in media, entertainment, or sports sales. - Strong understanding of brand marketing tactics, media planning terminology, and key performance metrics. - Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: - Update and maintain inventory trackers for sold sponsorship positions across NBA, WNBA, and G‑League. - Ensure accuracy of sponsorship records and provide timely updates to sales leadership. - Review, track, and approve new in‑game sales creative and sponsorship elements, ensuring compliance with league and partner standards. - Support weekly updates of the sales pipeline for NBA Digital and NBA TV. - Provide reporting and insights to track progress against sales goals. - Partner with content, marketing, operations, and legal teams to identify and pursue expanded sponsorship opportunities. - Coordinate execution workflows with media partners and internal stakeholders. - Monitor advertising policy compliance across owned‑and‑operated platforms. - Share competitor activities and industry insights to inform strategy. Required Skills: - Outstanding organizational and project management skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. - Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills. - Creative thinking and ability to generate internal recommendations. - Ability to assimilate feedback and apply it across responsibilities. - Proficient in digital tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). - Executive presence with strong presentation capabilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Administration, or a related field.

New york, United states

On site

Junior

31-01-2026