Intern Docuseries: Alexis Porter
ESPN's fall interns tell their stories via video. Alexis Porter, NBA Brand Marketing Intern, continues the series
Every summer, the ESPN interns get a chance to show some of the great work they are doing in the Intern Chronicles series. This fall looks a little different.
For the first time, the interns will be showcasing the highlights of their experience in a new way through the fall video series, the Intern Docuseries.
In the video above, Alexis Porter, NBA Brand Marketing Intern, talks about her favorite project that she’s worked on so far: the #ChampionBlackBusinesses initiative.
During the 2020 NBA Finals, ESPN collaborated with ABC, the NBA and The Undefeated, announced the #ChampionBlackBusinesses initiative as part of ESPN’s “Rise Together” campaign. This initiative elevated Black businesses and their stories, and cemented the importance their imprint has had on their communities.
Jon McLeod and Taylor Garner produced the video.
BIO BLAST
Name: Alexis Porter
Hometown: Chicago
Role/Dept: NBA Brand Marketing Intern, ESPN
School/Major: Spelman College, Economics
Favorite ESPN Personality: Jalen Rose
A song that you have on repeat: “Do It” by Chloe x Halle
Favorite team: Everything Chicago! And the Atlanta Hawks
Most memorable moment in sports: In March 2016, my father and I attended an Elite Eight NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament game: Syracuse versus Virginia at Chicago’s United Center. At that time, Syracuse was the Midwest Region’s No. 10 seed and UVA was a No. 1 seed. Syracuse rallied from a 15-point deficit in just four minutes to take the lead and eventually advance to the Final Four. The atmosphere of the “Madhouse on Madison” was electric! Watching it live as a junior in high school was one of my favorite, funniest, and most exciting basketball memories that I got to share with my father.
