China Business Strategy Seasonal Internship 2026-2027

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:   

The Seasonal Internship is a part-time, paid program that runs from October 14th, 2026 to May 13th, 2027. Start and end dates can be flexible depending on your academic calendar.  

The program is located at our Industry City Corporate Headquarters in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Seasonal Interns are expected to work about 40 hours per week with some days expected to be in office and other days remote.   

WHO YOU ARE:   

• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment  
• Strong time management and organizational skills  
• Confident, resilient, and possess a high level of energy and passion  
• Solutions-orientated and resourceful  
• Flexible and reliable teammate, both within the department and larger company  

Please note that every submission will overwrite your previous entry. Therefore, please only submit one application. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 4th. 

China Business Strategy Internship

Summary: As a China Business Strategy Intern, you will be immersed in various aspects of partnerships, sales-driven events, and hospitality. You will contribute to the development and execution of Chinese business strategies and marquee projects. This involves working closely with internal departments, assisting in partner sourcing, pitching, and executing marketing activations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

Partnerships Development & Marketing:

• Conduct research on brands and companies to build business connections in the Chinese market. Initiate meetings with potential partners and provide insights internally to the team.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to develop effective Chinese partnership plans. Assist in drafting customized partnership proposals and pitch decks.
• Execute marketing activations for signed partners, coordinate events, and track project status to assist in renewing current partners and providing administrative support as needed.

Events & Sales-driven Programs:

• Assist in planning and executing sales-driven events targeting Chinese customers in the United States.
• Conduct research on target customers to enhance Chinese group sales and premium sales programs for Brooklyn Nets.
• Implement event plans and create event-related content for dedicated Chinese platforms.

Hospitality:

• Assist in hosting VIP guests in-arena to ensure a satisfying Barclays Center experience.
• Provide accurate directions and address special requests for various clubs, suites, hospitality locations, and premium areas.

WHO YOU ARE: You are a proactive and collaborative individual with bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English and have deep knowledge of the NBA and basketball.  

COMPENSATION 

Our seasonal internship program compensation is $18 per hour. Interns are expected to work between 40 hours per week. 

Requirements:  

• This program is designed for college seniors, students engaged in graduate studies, or recent graduates. 
• All interns must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. 
• All roles will require onsite work. You may be required to work hours at Barclays Center or the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center in addition to our headquarters in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.  
• Select positions will require flexibility to work outside of standard business hours, including nights, weekends, or holidays, to fulfill primary role objectives. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 4th, 2026  

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.