Project Employee, Global Media Insights Analyst

About the role

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed ten (10) months. The role is part of the Global Media Insights function within the Data Strategy & Analytics (DSA) group, delivering data‑driven insights to stakeholders and empowering decisions for the NBA’s media business. Responsibilities include analyzing media research data, building products that put key information in the hands of stakeholders, and serving as a strategic partner on cross‑functional projects. The NBA offers eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed on the competitive landscape and trends within media broadly
• Work with DSA stakeholders to refine the central media data platform and combine with fan insights
• Provide business knowledge to ensure data accuracy in translating external data feeds to the internal semantic layer
• Scale new suite of reports for stakeholders across national and local media business
• Automate common viewership analytics requests from central platform and other media sources to provide data‑driven intelligence
• Analyze, interpret, and craft stories on viewing patterns, market trends, and competitors
• Communicate complex, data‑driven insights in a clear and compelling manner

Skills

• Foundational understanding of the sports media business and operational requirements facing a sports organization
• Experience with media research data analytics tools (e.g., Nielsen) required; broader syndicated research platforms a plus
• Technical foundation in SQL, Python and/or other coding languages to support robust analyses
• Experience with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau) to construct scaled reporting
• Strong collaborator who can effectively operate within a matrixed organization to influence and drive results
• Hard‑working critical thinker who can overcome challenges to meet project‑based goals
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in business or quantitative field
• 2+ years of experience in media or stakeholder‑driven roles

Pay

Salary range: $3,300‑$3,500 bi‑weekly.

Benefits

• Medical
• Short‑term disability
• Mental health coaching/therapy
• Sick time

Eligibility for these benefits varies by role; not all positions are eligible.