Editor

NBE NBA Entertainment • Secaucus, NJ

76d • $29

About The Position

The Game Recap Editor, Content Creation will be a key member of the NBA’s Social & Digital, Content Creation team, responsible for producing compelling, platform-optimized video content across a variety of digital and social channels. This role requires a creative and technically skilled editor who can craft engaging content for YouTube, NBA App, Instagram, X, TikTok, and other platforms, while also supporting game recaps, promotional campaigns, and branded/sponsored content. The ideal candidate is a digital native with a passion for basketball and a deep understanding of how to tell stories that resonate with diverse audiences across formats and platforms.

Requirements

• Deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the NBA, WNBA and G League and their players, coaches, and teams.
• Background in digital, social, photos and graphics production/editing or video content production.
• Strong writing and communication skills, as well as ability to execute editorial judgment.
• Experience with creating branded and sponsored content for external clients.
• Strong knowledge of and active use of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects.
• Ability and willingness to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and during live events as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Portfolio of video work is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Edit game recaps, highlight reels, and player features with a strong sense of pacing, music, and storytelling.
• Identify elements and potential storylines from NBA live games and tentpole events throughout the season from the NBA’s Content Command Center (This include nights and weekends).
• Ability to storyboard, create scripts for voiceovers, and shot sheets to follow the game story.
• Collaborate with producers, content creators, and designers to develop platform-specific video content.
• Edit promotional and branded content for league initiatives, theme weeks, and tentpole events (e.g., NBA Cup, All-Star, Playoffs).
• Edit and deliver high-quality video content for multiple platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, NBA App and NBA.com.
• Maintain brand consistency and editorial standards across all content.
• Stay current with trends in sports media, social video, and editing techniques to keep NBA content fresh and relevant.
• Ensure all videos meet NBA standards and are optimized for engagement.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Actively participate in content planning for all league’s social and digital platforms.

Benefits

• Remote work option of one day per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree