[Hiring] Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Design @NBA

Role Description

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

The Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Design, is part of the NBA’s Social & Digital Content team, which focuses on creating, distributing, and publishing content across the NBA’s digital and social platforms, as well as with its domestic and international partners. As demand for NBA content continues to grow, this is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment, reaching more than 100M fans worldwide.

The ideal candidate is both a basketball fanatic and an expert designer. They are well-versed in Adobe Creative Suite, have a strong understanding of design principles, and bring meticulous attention to details such as kerning, logo usage, style guides, and compliance. Candidates should also have a deep knowledge of the NBA’s nightly storylines, players, and broader culture.

Major Responsibilities/Attributes:

• Produce nightly real-time graphics with a focus on both 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 (nights and weekends required).
• Ensure the NBA’s brand voice is consistent across all posts.
• Participate in content planning sessions for the NBA’s social media channels.
• Monitor social media and propose fresh ideas to reach new audiences and deepen fan engagement.
• Potentially cover NBA events by publishing behind-the-scenes content to NBA platforms.

Qualifications

• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to design.
• Strong passion for the NBA, its players, coaches, and teams.
• Knowledge of basketball stats, analytics, and rules of the game.
• Familiarity with NBA culture, including sneakers, fashion, and music.
• Proficiency in all major social media platforms and understanding of how the NBA uses each.
• Strong writing skills with sound editorial judgment.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects at once.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving schedules and priorities.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $2307.69/biweekly

Benefits

• 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.