Lauren Ware
About Lauren Ware
Lauren Ware is the Manager of Content and Business Operations at the NBA, with extensive experience in media and operations management.
Current Role at NBA
Since 2016, Lauren Ware has been working at the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a Manager of Content and Business Operations. Her role involves managing operations and budgets for internal departments, digital properties, and external projects. She also serves as a Line Producer for live activations at major NBA events such as All-Star Weekend, the NBA Combine, Draft, Finals, and Summer League. Her responsibilities extend to overseeing production management for NBA Emerging Media initiatives, including Virtual Reality and Social Media Influencers.
Previous Work at CNN
Lauren Ware worked at CNN in multiple capacities. In 2016, she held the position of Associate Production Manager for four months. From 2013 to 2016, she served as the International Business Operations Coordinator, a role she fulfilled for three years. During her time at CNN, she gained valuable experience in production and business operations.
Experience at Fox Sports
From 2007 to 2013, Lauren Ware worked at Fox Sports as a Network Management Control Administrator in Los Angeles, California. During her six-year tenure, she was responsible for overseeing various network operations and management duties. This role provided her with substantial experience in network management and control within a major sports broadcasting network.
Early Career at Viacom
Lauren Ware started her career at Viacom as a Technical Operations Intern in 2004. She interned for three months in New York, New York, where she gained foundational skills and experience in technical operations within a major media conglomerate.
Education at Howard University
Lauren Ware studied at Howard University, where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree. She attended from 2002 to 2006, completing her undergraduate education over the course of four years. Her time at Howard University provided her with a strong educational foundation that supported her subsequent professional roles.