Project Employee, Digital and Social Content
National Basketball Association (NBA)
About The NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization dedicated to inspiring and connecting people through basketball. It comprises five professional sports leagues (NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League, and Basketball Africa League) and has a significant international presence, with games and programming available globally in multiple languages. The NBA boasts one of the largest social media communities worldwide.
About the Role
This is a temporary position, not to exceed 10 months, for a Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Design within the NBA’s Social & Digital Content team. This role involves creating, distributing, and publishing content across the NBA’s digital and social platforms, reaching over 100 million fans globally in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is both a basketball enthusiast and an expert designer, with a strong understanding of design principles and meticulous attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce nightly real-time graphics, prioritizing quality and engagement.
- Create graphics and story-driven content for NBA social media handles (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, GIPHY) to promote games and drive engagement.
- Support real-time game coverage by creating and overseeing graphics from the NBA’s Content Command Center.
- Ensure consistent brand voice across all posts.
- Participate in content planning sessions for the NBA’s social media channels.
- Monitor social media trends and propose new ideas to expand reach and deepen fan engagement.
- Potentially cover NBA events by publishing behind-the-scenes content to NBA platforms.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Adobe Creative Suite, with expertise in Adobe Photoshop.
- Strong understanding of design principles, including kerning, logo usage, style guides, and compliance.
- Deep knowledge of the NBA’s nightly storylines, players, and broader culture.
- Proficiency in all major social media platforms and understanding of their application by the NBA.
- Strong writing skills with sound editorial judgment.
- Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving schedules and priorities.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong passion for the NBA, its players, coaches, and teams.
- Knowledge of basketball stats, analytics, and rules.
- Familiarity with NBA culture, including sneakers, fashion, and music.
- Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to design.
- Eligibility for Company-sponsored benefits may vary by role.