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, an