National Basketball Association (NBA)
Web: http://www.nba.com/

Internship objective: Our Summer Internship Program is a hands-on opportunity for enrolled college students to build their work experience and learn the behind-the-scenes operations of the NBA. Over the 10-week program, summer interns participate in a series of events and activities exposing them to the many facets of the NBA’s business.

Applicant placement within an NBA Department is based on interest,experience, academic achievement and the NBA’s business needs. Allpositions are located at the NBA League offices in either New YorkCity (midtown Manhattan) or Secaucus, New Jersey.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Su I & Su II annually

Number of interns needed: Minimum of 1

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

We accept on-line applications for the Internship Program beginning November 1st through January 31st

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns must

1. Be enrolled in a college or university at the undergraduate level and be in their sophomore or junior year
2. Be in good academic standing and have basic computer skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
   

Location: New York, NY or Secaucus, NJ

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.

Interested students should visit Web site:
http://www.nba.com/careers/internship_program.html

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:

1. The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
2. The student’s copy of all work produced
3. The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
4. Final paper
5. The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
6. The internship sponsor final evaluation
   

Method of Evaluation:

1. Student’s journal/log: 20%
2. Student’s work: 20 %
3. Paper: 20%
4. Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
   

Calendar:

1. E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
2. Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
3. All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
4. Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
   
   

Student’s Signature


Intern sponsor's (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships’ (Marilyn S. Kritzman’s) signature