Job Description

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
Position Summary:
This position is part of the NBA Social & Digital Content team which focuses on identifying, creating, distributing and publishing content to the NBA's social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. As the demand for content on the NBA's social platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment, reaching over 100M fans on social/digital around the world. The ideal candidate is well versed on how to create/curate content optimized for social and digital platforms in a vertical, mobile landscape. They are an expert creator who regularly makes unique content for vertical video platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snap Spotlight and more. Lastly, this candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NBA and is knowledgeable in podcasts, message boards and consuming short and long form content about the NBA.
Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the NBA Social/Digital team's on-site coverage strategy by:

• Working with multiple departments to execute on-site social strategy, which may include editing, organizing and disseminating footage
• Creating and obtaining approval on edited content to uphold the NBA brand identity and voice
• Developing content plans through creative ideation with an output focus
• Assist with content planning and development of content about players, teams, games, events and more across all NBA Social/Digital platforms
• Actively communicating with publishers and platform leads on content ideas, trends, plans, etc. to ensure an efficient content pipeline
• Maintaining coverage tracking docs, as well as potentially tracking data
• Assist in refining processes for on-site workflows
• Constantly researching new trends and opportunities for the NBA to create innovative and unique vertical storytelling content through on-site content ? May also include capturing events and games, as well as other team/player access points

Skills/Knowledge:

• 1-2 years of experience creating for social media platforms
• Experience turning around content in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, formats and what engages on them
• Strong knowledge of basketball and the NBA, its teams and its players
• Strong problem-solving skills with an interest in content workflows

Salary Range:
$2,307.69/biweekly
Job Posting Title: Project
We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA's own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital's assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.

Skills Required