Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE) 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, BSE operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.   

As it expands its existing portfolio, BSE now includes a media portfolio including Type.Set.Brooklyn and BK Mag, as well as Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.   

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, BSE 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 BSE: Accountability, Growth Mindset, Integrity, and Care. 

The program supports BSE'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 Entertainment team is responsible for booking all external non-NBA / non-WNBA events at Barclays Center ranging from concerts to sporting events to family shows to private events.  The Entertainment team manages the general calendar for Barclays Center.  The Entertainment Fellow will play an integral role in supporting the team across each of three verticals – Entertainment, Sports and Special Events -- daily in the office and during events. The Entertainment team regularly interacts with external clients as well as almost every department within BSE – Marketing, Finance, Legal, Ticketing, Partnerships, Event Services and the Arena Team. 

Entertainment: Concerts and Family Entertainment. 

Sports: Sporting Events exclusive of NBA and WNBA events such as college basketball and boxing. 

Special Events: The Special Events team is responsible for selling, booking, and operating all private, non-ticketed events such as graduations, film/TV shoots, meetings, receptions, banquets, etc.  These events can take place in the arena bowl or club spaces. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

General (Applies to All Three Verticals) -

• Assist with calendar management as needed including, but not limited to, placing holds for events, managing internal inquiries and assisting with team practice needs (Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, visiting NBA/WNBA). 

• Participate in all aspects of the event planning process to include: 

• • Vetting inquiries, 

• • Sending avails, 

• • Generating estimates and proposals, 

• • Negotiating and advancing event details both internally and externally, 

• • Processing contracts and insurance, 

• • Managing promoter deposits 

• • Closing out each event 

• Contribute to the artist experience process including arena branding and artist gifting. 

• Provide event day support as needed. 

• Research potential new event opportunities across each vertical. 
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.
   

WHO YOU ARE 
 

• Interest in and passionate about the live entertainment industry 

• A strong attention to detail 

• Possess a high level of discretion 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task 

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

• An ability and desire to work nights and weekends 

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

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

• 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 2, 2026 – May 28, 2027 

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 BSE 

• Mentorship: access to BSE'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 

Applications for the Fellowship Program will be open from Thursday, November 13th to Monday, December 1st. 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 BSE'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 

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.