💼 Full-Time Position

Events Lead - Middle East

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National Basketball Association (NBA)
📍 abu dhabi, abu dhabi emirate, United-Arab-Emirates
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Location
abu dhabi, United-Arab-Emirates
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Posted
June 28, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Work option: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Group & Position Summary

The NBA’s international offices support the league’s strategy to grow the game of basketball globally through the delivery of world-class events, commercial partnerships, media initiatives, and community engagement. Based in Abu Dhabi, this role is responsible for leading the design, planning, and execution of NBA events and operations primarily in the Middle East, in close partnership with global and regional NBA teams.

The successful candidate will operate within a highly matrixed organization, collaborating extensively with colleagues in Europe, New York, and other NBA offices to ensure alignment with global strategies, standards, and processes. Decision‑making and execution will require ongoing coordination, consultation, and shared accountability with cross‑functional and cross‑regional stakeholders.

The person...