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 Global Partnerships Fellow will provide support to three key functions: Partnership Marketing, Partnership Development, and Partnership Insights. During their Fellowship Program, they will work on supporting Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment partnership activation efforts, new business development through prospecting and hosting support, along with assisting the department with key data insights on partner and prospects that can help drive business objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Partnership Marketing -
- Assist Partnership Marketing team with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment partnership entitlements across various venue activations, digital promotions, and partner events.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to support the planning, coordination, and execution of partnership activations.
- Assist in tracking, documenting, and reconciling partnership fulfillment elements, maintaining accurate records of partner obligations.
- Contribute to partner hospitality and engagement efforts by supporting event hosting, relationship-building activities, and the overall partner experience throughout the season and at key events.
Partnership Development -
- Support business development efforts by researching, identifying, and qualifying prospective partners that align with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment’s strategic objectives and partnership portfolio.
- Assist in the planning and execution of prospective partner hospitality experiences, including hosting efforts at games, events, and other key business development opportunities.
- Maintain accurate partnership and sales pipeline records within Salesforce and other CRM platforms, ensuring timely tracking of prospect activity, communications, and reporting metrics.
- Collaborate with the Partnerships Development team and cross-functional stakeholders to brainstorm and develop innovative partnership concepts, customized proposals, and compelling activation ideas for prospective and existing partners.
Partnership Insights -
- Leverage industry-leading research and insights platforms to track, analyze, and report on partner performance metrics, helping inform strategic recommendations and demonstrate partnership value.
- Utilize Salesforce and other CRM systems to maintain accurate data, support reporting initiatives, and assist with departmental tracking, planning, and operational needs.
- Monitor and identify emerging industry trends, consumer behaviors, and marketplace opportunities to support existing partner strategies and uncover new business development opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to streamline processes, improve data management practices, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
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
- 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
- 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:
- 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 paid capacity as requested. 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.
