Project Employee, NBA Social and Emerging Media – Creative Activations

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

Position Summary:This position is part of the NBA Social and Digital Content team, which focuses on identifying, creating, and publishing content to the NBA's social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world.

The ideal candidate is an active consumer of social media and understands the latest social trends and viral campaigns. Additionally, they are passionate about the game of basketball and how to connect with NBA fans through creative activations. They will help support the creative activations function of the NBA’s Social and Emerging Media team. Lastly, this candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards, or consuming short- and long-form content about the NBA. This is a project employee position.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the NBA Social and Emerging Media Lead in day-to-day operations and content initiatives around creative activations and internal/partner campaigns for social and digital platforms

• Maintain project tracking calendars to support team organization and execution timelines

• Organize, maintain, and update notes, key documents, and other resource materials across projects

• Assist in developing pitch decks and presentations

• Communicate and collaborate with multiple internal departments to support cross-functional initiatives

• Monitor social media trends, platforms, and fan engagement behaviors to help inform creative activations content strategy

• Contribute ideas and creative input to enhance fan engagement and reach new audiences

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of the NBA, including players, teams, storylines, statistics, standings, history, and the league calendar; actively consumes NBA content on a daily basis

• Understanding of the NBA’s social voice

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of platforms like Airtable and how to integrate AI into operational workflows

• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and incorporate feedback quickly and accurately

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally as part of a team

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, as this position may include working days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on the NBA calendar

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred

Salary Range:

$2307.69/biweekly

Job Posting Title:

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.

Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

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.

About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.