Project Employee, NBA Social Content – Emerging Media

National Basketball Association (NBA) • Secaucus, NJ

7d • Remote

About The Position

This temporary position, expected to last no more than 10 months, is part of the NBA Social & Digital Content team, which identifies, creates, distributes, and publishes content to NBA social and digital platforms and partner platforms worldwide. The role supports content planning and publishing for emerging platforms and contributes to research and projects focused on emerging media and the future of social content consumption. The position is remote and may involve publishing real-time or scheduled content, including video, still imagery, and text-based posts. The ideal candidate follows NBA news and trends closely and actively engages with NBA communities and content across platforms such as Reddit, Discord, and Threads.

Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge of the NBA, including its players, coaches, teams, statistics, standings, history, storylines, and calendar of events.
• Watches and consumes NBA basketball content daily and nightly.
• Strong editorial background in basketball, basketball culture, and other extensions of the game.
• Good understanding of the NBA’s social voice.
• Ability to work to deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and perform precise, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment, including handling critical tasks.
• Ability to execute detailed feedback.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on the NBA calendar.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Social Content Lead with content planning around emerging platforms.
• Assist with developing decks focused on emerging media-related projects.
• Research trends related to emerging platforms and the future of social content consumption, and share insights.
• Assist with similar publishing responsibilities on additional NBA social platforms when needed.
• Publish video, still imagery, or text-based posts with copy, tags, and other publishing details to platforms that may include Reddit, Discord, or emerging platforms; this may include publishing real-time content and scheduling content.

Benefits

• Medical benefits may be available to eligible employees and/or dependents.
• Short-term disability benefits may be available to eligible employees and/or dependents.
• Mental health coaching or therapy may be available to eligible employees and/or dependents.
• Sick time may be available to eligible employees and/or dependents.

What This Job Offers