Editor

National Basketball Association (NBA) • Secaucus, NJ

20d

About The Position

The Game Recap Editor, Content Creation is part of the NBA’s Social & Digital, Content Creation team and produces compelling, platform-optimized video content across digital and social channels. The role edits game recaps, highlights, player features, promotional material, and branded or sponsored content for platforms including YouTube, the NBA App, Instagram, X, TikTok, and NBA.com. The editor contributes to content planning and works with producers, content creators, and designers to create stories for diverse audiences while maintaining NBA brand consistency and editorial standards. The role includes identifying storylines from live games and major events, including work from the NBA’s Content Command Center on nights and weekends. The position is in a unionized bargaining unit, and union membership is required. Assignment end dates are tentative and subject to change. Eligible employees may work remotely one day per week.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of video-editing experience, preferably in sports or entertainment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and other relevant tools.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and what performs well on each.
• Deep knowledge of and passion for the NBA, WNBA, and G League, including their players, coaches, and teams.
• Background in digital, social, photo and graphics production or editing, or video content production.
• Strong writing and communication skills and the ability to exercise editorial judgment.
• Experience creating branded and sponsored content for external clients.
• Strong knowledge and active use of Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Ability and willingness to work to deadlines and handle multiple tasks with precision and attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and live events as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Union membership is required.

Nice To Haves

• A portfolio of video work is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Edit game recaps, highlight reels, and player features with attention to pacing, music, and storytelling.
• Identify elements and potential storylines from NBA live games and major events throughout the season from the NBA’s Content Command Center.
• Storyboard, create voiceover scripts, and prepare 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 major events such as the NBA Cup, All-Star, and Playoffs.
• Edit and deliver high-quality video content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, the NBA App, NBA.com, and other platforms.
• Maintain brand consistency and editorial standards across content.
• Stay current with sports media, social video, and editing trends and techniques.
• Ensure videos meet NBA standards and are optimized for engagement.
• Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Participate in content planning for the league’s social and digital platforms.

Benefits

• Eligible employees and/or dependents may be eligible for union-sponsored medical, dental, vision, disability, and group term life insurance.
• Dependent care assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligible employees may work remotely one day per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level