Colleen Wagoner
About Colleen Wagoner
Colleen Wagoner is the Senior Manager of League Operations and Affiliate League Communications at the NBA, with extensive experience in public relations and communications within the sports industry.
Current Role at the NBA
Colleen Wagoner currently holds the position of Senior Manager, League Operations and Affiliate League Communications at the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2023. She is based out of New York, NY, and works on-site. Her role involves overseeing operational aspects and communication strategies for the NBA and its affiliate leagues.
Previous Roles at the NBA
Prior to her current role, Colleen Wagoner served as the Senior Manager, NBA 2K League and G League Communications from 2021 to 2023 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. She also worked as the Manager, NBA 2K League Communications from 2019 to 2021 in New York, NY. Over her tenure, she has been involved in various communication initiatives and operations, enhancing the visibility and engagement of the NBA's subsidiary leagues.
Experience at MSG Networks Inc.
From 2017 to 2019, Colleen Wagoner worked as a Public Relations Coordinator at MSG Networks Inc. in New York, NY. In this role, she was responsible for managing media relations, press releases, and public communications for the network, contributing to its public image and outreach efforts.
Earlier Career in Public Relations and Media
Colleen's early career includes various roles in public relations and media. She served at The Madison Square Garden Company in multiple capacities including Public Relations Game Night Staff / Press Room Assistant and News Monitor from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Freelance Writer at GMenHQ.com and a Sports Information Assistant and Athletic Department Facilities Manager at Hunter College. In these roles, she honed her communication skills and managed various operational and media tasks.
Education at University of Kentucky
Colleen Wagoner earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Teacher Education from the University of Kentucky, studying from 2010 to 2015. During her academic tenure, she balanced her studies with roles such as Administrative Assistant at the University of Kentucky School of Music and Stage Manager at the Singletary Center for the Arts. These experiences provided her with a diverse skill set that spans administrative, educational, and technical domains.