Michael Perrelli
About Michael Perrelli
Michael Perrelli is the Director of International Communications & Media Operations at the NBA, with extensive experience in media operations and basketball communications.
Current Role at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Michael Perrelli is the Director of International Communications & Media Operations at the National Basketball Association (NBA), a role he assumed in 2023. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he manages communications and media operations on an international scale. His responsibilities include promoting basketball storylines, organizing player interviews, and connecting global fans with the sport. Additionally, he oversees media operations for major NBA events such as the NBA Finals, All-Star Game, and Global Games.
Previous Experience at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Michael Perrelli has held multiple positions within the NBA prior to his current role. From 2021 to 2023, he served as the Senior Manager of International Communications and Media Operations. Before that, he was the Manager of International Communications & Media Operations from 2019 to 2020. In 2018, he worked as the Associate Manager of Basketball Communications. He also held the role of Basketball Communications Senior Coordinator in 2017 and was a Basketball Communications Coordinator from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he served as a Basketball Communications Department Assistant/Associate Coordinator from 2012 to 2014, and as a Project Employee in Basketball Communications from 2010 to 2011.
Work at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center
In addition to his extensive career at the NBA, Michael currently works at Madison Square Garden as a Sports Properties Senior Press Attendant, a role he has held since 2009. He also serves as a Senior Press Attendant at Barclays Center, a position he began in 2012. His responsibilities at both venues include managing media operations for college basketball games and other sporting events.
Educational Background
Michael Perrelli studied Marketing at Manhattan College, earning his Bachelor’s Degree between 2006 and 2010. During his time at Manhattan College, he also contributed as a Sports Information Student Assistant and as the Baseball Team Manager.
Coaching and Early Career
Michael Perrelli has a history of coaching baseball, which includes serving as the Head Coach for the Three Village Baseball travel program from 2007 to 2010. He started as an instructor at Smithtown Recreation Baseball Camp, a role he held from 2004 to 2013. His early career also saw him interning at various sporting organizations, including a Public Relations Internship at Madison Square Garden from 2009 to 2010 and an International Broadcast Internship at Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.