Creative Ops Intern - Video

Company Overview

NBAT2 Media, a joint venture between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive, is a first-of-its-kind media brand for the hundreds of millions who love basketball-inspired pop culture worldwide. The brand will create and curate authentic digital entertainment featuring NBA players and influencers. This content will span the full basketball culture universe, including fashion, music, art, gaming, business, and much more. At the heart of the brand are immersive events and a must-watch, competitive tour featuring NBA stars and influencers playing NBA2K, the world's second most popular sports franchise video game.

Position

The Creative Ops Intern plays a hands-on, behind-the-scenes role in supporting NBAT2 Media’s fast-paced video team in creating compelling digital content across platforms. As an intern, you’ll gain valuable experience assisting in all phases of production—from pre-production planning and on-set support to post-production organization and content delivery.

You will work closely with creative producers and creative operations to contribute to a high volume of video projects, including short-form social content, YouTube videos, and branded videos. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn the ins and outs of digital video production and contribute meaningfully to a small, collaborative team.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, resourceful self-starter with a strong interest in learning and working in various departments across digital media. You should be organized, eager to learn, and ready to jump in wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Production Support

• Assist in research, script formatting, and shot listing for upcoming shoots
• Pull and organize archive clips for upcoming productions
• Help scout and confirm locations, props, and talent as needed
• Coordinate shoot logistics including gear prep, run-of-show documents, and call sheets
• Organize and track production assets, such as music, B-roll, and archive footage
• Handle pick-ups, drop-offs, and general runs for the team

On-Set Production Assistance

• Support setup and breakdown of equipment, lighting, and audio gear
• Manage sound recording on-set as needed
• Act as a production assistant during shoots, helping with talent wrangling, slate management, and behind-the-scenes coverage
• Take detailed production notes and continuity logs

Post-Production & Content Delivery

• Help organize and log footage and maintain asset naming conventions
• Collect archive and stock footage and organize for editors and creative producers
• Assist editors with pulls, rough cuts, or transcription when needed
• Edit short form social cuts and video as assigned
• Contribute to performance tracking and post-mortem documentation for completed projects
• Review and tag all published content across channels

Team Collaboration & Administrative Tasks

• Attend and participate in team standups, brainstorms, and production meetings
• Help build team decks and process documentation
• Help maintain production calendars and task boards
• Support day-to-day office and gear organization

Desired Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in video production, coordination, and online content creation
• Familiarity with cameras, lighting, and audio equipment is a plus
• Basic understanding of editing software (Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management

• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift and transport gear, and to work flexible hours depending on production needs
• Bonus: Experience with social platforms like TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram Reels

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience

Salary Range:

$26/Hour

Job Posting Title:

Supplemental Staff

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

About the NBA

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 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. 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 more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.