Mary O'laughlin
About Mary O'laughlin
Mary O'laughlin is the Senior Director of Global Partnerships & Media at the NBA, based in Los Angeles, California.
Current Position at NBA
Mary O'laughlin is the Senior Director of Global Partnerships & Media at the National Basketball Association (NBA) as of 2022. Based in Los Angeles, California, she oversees initiatives aimed at expanding the NBA's global footprints through strategic media and partnership efforts. Her role involves coordinating with international stakeholders and media partners to enhance the brand and its global reach.
Previous Roles at NBA
Mary O'laughlin has been a long-time employee of the NBA, holding various significant positions before her current role. She served as the Director of Global Partnerships & Media from 2021 to 2022 in New York, New York. Prior to that, she was the Senior Manager of Global Partnerships from 2020 to 2021 in London, United Kingdom. She also managed global partnerships in both London and the Greater New York City Area between 2018 and 2020. Mary started her journey at the NBA as an Associate in 2012 and has since advanced through different roles, including Specialist in Global Marketing Partnerships and Associate Coordinator.
Early Career Internships
Mary O'laughlin's career in sports marketing began with several internships that provided her with foundational experience. In 2011, she interned at BDA Sports in Santa Monica, CA as a Marketing Intern and at the Los Angeles Clippers as a Fan Relations Intern. She also took on the role of Attraction Manager at the NBA All-Star Jam Session and was an NBA All-Star Sales and Marketing Intern at the LA Sports & Entertainment Commission from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Background
Mary O'laughlin holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University. The education she received has supported her extensive career in developing global marketing strategies and managing partnerships within the sports industry.