Jazmine August
About Jazmine August
Jazmine August is an Associate Manager and Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Analytics at the NBA. She has a diverse background in sports writing, radio, and executive assistance, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Virginia State University.
Current Role at National Basketball Association
Since 2016, Jazmine August has been serving as the Associate Manager and Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Analytics at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives including planning and executing the NBA Hackathon and serving as a liaison between stakeholders. Her responsibilities also encompass assisting with player management, movement, and logistics during major NBA events such as the All-Star Game, Draft Combine, Draft Lottery, and Summer League.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her tenure at the NBA, Jazmine August worked at various organizations. She served as an Executive Assistant at Translation LLC for two months in 2016 and was an On Air Personality at DTF Radio from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she held roles as a sports writer for InFlexWeTrust.com in 2015 and again from 2014 to 2015. She also contributed as a freelance writer to ESPNW.com, Slamonline.com, and TheShadowLeague from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she interned at VSU Media Services in 2013.
Education and Academic Background
Jazmine August studied Mass Communication at Virginia State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in sports media and communication, providing her with essential skills and knowledge in the field.
Initiatives and Contributions
Jazmine August is the founder and host of 'The Executive Series,' a platform featuring live conversations with sports industry professionals of color. She also created the Basketball Strategy & Analytics Bi-Weekly Newsletter which compiles relevant articles and departmental updates. Her contributions have been instrumental in fostering community and providing valuable insights in the sports industry.
Special Projects and Audits
In her role at the NBA, Jazmine August has taken on several special projects, including auditing Hustle Stats in the data tracking system. She has worked on metrics such as deflections, screen assists, and loose ball recovery, helping to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of player performance data.