NBL-US Team Marketing Director

Position Title: NBL-US Team Marketing Director

Department: Team Operations & League Marketing

Reports To: Team General Manager, & NBL-US League Marketing Director

Location: Assigned NBL-US & WNBL-US Team Market (local)

Position Type:

• Internship / Entry-Level Contract
• Seasonal (with opportunity for extension)
• October to December & March to June Seasons (dual-season model)

Position Summary:

The NBL-US Team Marketing Representative is a critical front-line member of the league’s marketing and community outreach team. This position is responsible for driving brand awareness, building community relationships, coordinating local marketing efforts, and supporting team game-day operations.

This role is ideal for current college students, recent graduates, and young professionals seeking hands-on experience in sports marketing, sales, public relations, social media, and event coordination within a growing professional basketball league.

Key Responsibilities:

1️⃣ Community Outreach & Brand Development

• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, schools, youth programs, churches, and organizations.
• Coordinate community appearances for players, coaches, and staff.
• Represent the team at community events, expos, fairs, and networking functions.
• Distribute flyers, posters, and digital marketing materials across the local area.

2️⃣ Ticket Sales & Promotions

• Assist with selling season tickets, group tickets, and promotional packages.
• Organize ticket sales drives with local organizations, youth leagues, and corporations.
• Execute creative ticket sales campaigns for theme nights, family packages, and sponsorship activations.
• Track and report sales progress weekly.

3️⃣ Sponsorship Activation Support

• Assist the Team General Manager and League Sponsorship Director in identifying potential sponsors.
• Help fulfill sponsorship activation requirements on game days (banners, signage, announcements, giveaways).
• Maintain a sponsorship database and assist with renewals and reporting.

4️⃣ Social Media & Digital Marketing

• Create and manage social media content for the team’s local pages (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn).
• Coordinate content calendar for game days, player features, behind-the-scenes access, and community outreach.
• Work with league media staff to ensure league branding consistency.
• Engage with fans online to build a digital fan base.

5️⃣ Game Day Operations

• Assist with the set-up and breakdown of marketing materials.
• Help execute halftime promotions, fan contests, and sponsor activations.
• Distribute team merchandise and promotional items.
• Coordinate with photographers and videographers for content capture.
• Serve as liaison for fan experience on game days.

6️⃣ Content Creation (Optional Based on Skills)

• Assist with video editing, highlight reels, and social media storyboarding.
• Support production of promotional content, interviews, and live-stream integration.

7️⃣ Administrative Duties

• Track all marketing activities and prepare weekly reports for management.
• Maintain organized records of contacts, outreach activities, and sponsorship leads.
• Attend weekly marketing team meetings (virtual).

Qualifications:

• Current student (Junior or Senior) or recent graduate in: Sports Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related fields.
• Strong interest in sports marketing, live events, and the entertainment business.
• High energy, outgoing personality, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends, game days)
• Solid organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in social media management preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Suite, or content creation apps (preferred but not required).
• Access to personal transportation (highly recommended for community outreach).

Compensation & Benefits:

Performance-Based Stipend and Commission Structure

• Commission-based Compensation Only
• Game Day Access & League Credentials
• League Apparel & Merchandise
• Opportunity for future paid positions with league expansion
• Internship Credit Available (if applicable through school)
• Direct mentorship from experienced league executives
• Resume-building experience in professional sports management

Growth Opportunities:

• Advancement to full-time marketing or operations roles
• Cross-training in sponsorship sales, media production, and league operations
• Opportunities for promotion to League Marketing Staff

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid role: combination of remote work, in-field community outreach, and game-day on-site presence.
• Must be available for all home games and selected away game activations.
• The majority of events take place on evenings and weekends.

NBL-US Teams

• Lake Houston Flight
• Tomball Stampede
• Pasadena Outlaws
• Bay Area Bobcats
• Cypress Venom
• Galveston Islanders
• Montgomery County Dragons
• Gueydan Flying Ducks

NBL-US Core Values:

• Player First Development
• Community Engagement
• Integrity & Professionalism
• Affordable Access to Professional Basketball
• Innovative Exposure Platform

The NBL-US Exposure League is an equal opportunity organization and highly encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to developing the next generation of sports business professionals.