Project Employee, On Site Content Creation

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed 10 months. Eligible employees may work remotely one day per week.

About the role

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 worldwide. As the demand for content on the NBA's social platforms continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment, reaching over 100 million fans on social and digital platforms globally.

The ideal candidate is well-versed in creating and curating content optimized for social and digital platforms in a vertical, mobile landscape. They are an expert creator who regularly produces unique content for vertical video platforms including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snap Spotlight, and more. This candidate stays current with NBA trends and is knowledgeable about podcasts, message boards, and both short- and long-form content about the NBA.

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 communicate with publishers and platform leads on content ideas, trends, plans, etc., to ensure an efficient content pipeline
• Maintain coverage tracking documents, as well as potentially tracking data
• Assist in refining processes for on-site workflows
• Constantly research new trends and opportunities for the NBA to create innovative and unique vertical storytelling content through on-site content
• Capture events and games, as well as other team/player access points, as needed

Requirements

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

Benefits

Project employees and/or eligible dependents may participate in the following company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, short-term disability, mental health coaching/therapy, and sick time. Eligibility may vary by role.

Pay

$2,307.69 biweekly