Project Employee, WNBA Events

WORK OPTION: 4 days/week in New York, NY office

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This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Position Summary:

The Events Project Employee will support WNBA event execution and media credentialing. This role manages guest lists, invitations, and ticket distribution while ensuring a seamless guest experience. Additionally, they oversee media credentialing, serve as the primary contact for inquiries, and coordinate logistics with PR, event operations, and security teams.

Duration:

Now through end of August (after conclusion of Canada Game)

Major Responsibilities:

• Events:
  • Manage WNBA guest lists, invitations, RSVP tracking, and ticket distribution for WNBA tentpole events.
  • Support the planning and execution of guest experience at WNBA events.
  • Collaborate with the WNBA Experiences team to oversee ticket inventory and event packages.
  • Assist in managing project timelines and coordinating various event-related tasks.
• Public Relations:
  • Oversee the media credentialing process for all major WNBA events, including scheduling application timelines, processing approvals/denials, and drafting all related communications.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for media credential inquiries, ensuring timely responses and troubleshooting system issues.
  • Provide weekend and after-hours logistics/credential support for media as needed during events.
  • Act as a liaison between WNBA PR, event operations, and security teams to coordinate media-specific credential access, hours, and media locations.
  • Address general media-related event questions in coordination with the WNBA PR team.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Event Coordination: Experience managing guest lists, RSVPs, and ticket distribution.
• Project Management: Ability to oversee timelines and coordinate event logistics.
• Media Relations: Knowledge of credentialing processes and communication with media.
• Strong Communication: Clear, professional interaction with media, guests & cross functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Quick troubleshooting for credentialing and event issues.
• Detail-Oriented: Accuracy in managing credentials, tickets, and logistics.
• Time Management: Ability to support weekend and after-hours events.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working with PR, event operations, and security teams.
  

Salary Range: [[$2,884.62 - $3,076.92/Biweekly]]

Job Posting Title: [[Project]]

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About the WNBA
The WNBA is a bold, progressive basketball league that stands for the power of women.  Featuring 12 teams, the W is a unique sports property that combines competition and entertainment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and social responsibility.  Through its world-class athletes, the in-game fan experience, TV and digital broadcasts, digital and social content and community outreach programs, the league celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it.