Future Pro: Media Distribution - NBA Africa & BAL at National Basketball Association (NBA)

Position Summary  

• The Future Pro – Media Distribution will support NBA Africa’s media team in expanding media rights revenue and distribution across Francophone Africa, including the Basketball Africa League (BAL). This role involves assisting with B2B account management, partner onboarding, market analysis, and marketing activations. It offers hands-on exposure to the evolving media landscape and opportunities to contribute to NBA Africa’s commercial growth. 

Major Responsibilities  

Market Intelligence & Sales Support 

• Compile media rights data and conduct basic market analysis to inform planning and partner engagement 
• Assist with onboarding new media partners, renewals, and upsells 
• Help prepare consultative sales presentations using NBA marketing solutions and industry insights 

Partner Management & Operations 

• Organize files, track updates, and support due diligence documentation 
• Assist with administrative tasks related to partner management and business operations 
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of partner deliverables 

Marketing Activations & Programming 

• Support planning and execution of marketing campaigns for NBA and BAL events (e.g., Start-of-Season, All-Star Weekend) 
• Collaborate with the Africa marketing team and New York GMD Business Operations team to align partner activities 
• Help manage logistics and updates related to partner activations 

Reporting & Data Coordination 

• Collect and organize viewership and subscription data from partners 
• Contribute to regular reporting cycles and performance tracking 

Required Skills/Knowledge 

• Strong analytical and consultative skills 
• Fluency in French and English 
• Creative problem-solving and ideation abilities 
• Detail-oriented and highly organized 
• Effective project management and multitasking skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Strong communication and presentation skills 
• Collaborative team player 

Experience Needed 

• 2 years of postgraduate work experience in media distribution, partner management, or relationship management 

Educational Background Required  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Law, or Economics