Project Employee : Digital Content Publishing

WORK OPTION :  Remote

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.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Position Summary

This position is part of the NBA Emerging Media group which focuses on identifying, creating, distributing and publishing content for 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 across the world.

Major Responsibility :

Create and publish daily games for NBA Play, the league’s new home for interactive games, as well as interactive experiences across NBA products

Create and manage a daily content calendar that highlights original ideas for interactivity, engagement and gamification to support the league’s storylines, tentpole events

Actively participating in content planning for the NBA's digital and social platforms

Stay on top of gamification trends to help inform the NBA's content creation strategy for fan engagement

Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to develop unique and bespoke digital experiences

Leverage analytics and data driven insights to regularly inform interactivity and gamification strategy

Required Skills / Knowledge :

Deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the NBA and its players, coaches, and teams

Strong knowledge of the NBA’s digital products including the NBA App, NBA ID, NBA League Pass

Strong knowledge of basketball stats / analytics and the rules of the game

Strong knowledge of NBA sneakers, fashion, and music culture

Strong knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, GIPHY, and TikTok, and how the NBA uses each platform

Exceptional writing skills, as well as the ability to execute editorial judgment

Ability to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approach

Willingness to work a flexible schedule as this position will include nights and weekends based on the NBA calendar

Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Mobile apps, mobile gaming experience a plus

Education :

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred

Salary Range :  $2,307.69 / biweekly