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Our Graduate Associate Program is a fulltime, immersive, postgraduate opportunity designed for recent college graduates who are ready to gain realworld experience in a fastpaced, professional sports organization. This program offers handson learning, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to leaders across the business — all while working in a collaborative, highenergy environment.

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This position will start on 8/24/26 and run through early July 2027. 

A quick summary about the Graduate Associate role:

The Basketball Operations Graduate Associate will support the day-to-day operations of the front office with an emphasis on scouting process logistics. Prior basketball-related experience is essential. 

What the Graduate Associate will be responsible for:

• Assist in managing internal scouting calendar, including (but not limited to): credential/ticket requests, delivery, and follow-up; staff communication.
• Conduct season-long, scouting-based research projects as assigned.
• Take notes in various settings – meetings, touch bases, etc.
• Provide support with logistics throughout pre-draft process.
• Create and deliver a variety of film edits to Basketball Operations staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What the Graduate Associate needs to have:

• Post Grad (recent college graduates within 24 months of graduation) or graduate-level college students required.
• Prior basketball-related experience as a coach, player, manager, or with a sports agency required.
• Knowledge/understanding of player evaluation preferred.
• Experience with various digital video platforms utilized in team environments preferred.
• Basic understanding of basketball-related analytics. Proficiency in SQL is a plus.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.

 What we offer you:

Compensation and Benefits:

• $18/hour plus overtime
• 5 days of PLT
• Game tickets during Magic season (as available)
• 40% discount on Orlando Magic merchandise
• Medical coverage option

Relocation Information:

• Relocation and housing expenses are the responsibility of the Graduate Associate (Please note that while we have a hybrid work model, this does require you to live and work out of the Orlando, Florida area.)
• Reliable transportation is also needed

Working Hours:

• Office Hours - M-F, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
• Based on role determines in office and remote working by the manager

• Most Associates work all game nights (44 home games + playoffs and finals) including weekends and holidays
• Culture built on Community, Innovation, Legendary and Teamwork!

Physical requirements

None.

If this opportunity is a job you're passionate about and it fits with your skills and experience, then we welcome you to take the next step and apply!

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of our pre-employment screenings, that includes a background check.

Please note that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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