Role Description
This role is responsible for leading the creation, publishing, and programming of content across the NBA’s Fantasy & Gaming digital ecosystem, with primary ownership of the @NBAFantasy social channels.
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of NBA Fantasy, lives on social platforms, and knows how to translate real-time NBA moments into engaging, platform-specific content. This role will also contribute to broader content efforts across NBA.com and the NBA App, ensuring Fantasy & Gaming storytelling is integrated across all digital touchpoints.
Major Responsibilities:
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Lead day-to-day content publishing and platform management for @NBAFantasy social channels, with a strong understanding of voice, tone, and audience behavior.
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Lead day-to-day content publishing and platform management for NBA’s suite of free-to-play games (NBA Pick’em, etc.).
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Develop and execute platform-specific strategies across Instagram, X, TikTok, and emerging channels, optimizing content for each environment.
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Monitor real-time NBA games and trends to create timely, engaging fantasy-focused social content.
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Analyze social performance metrics and trends to inform content decisions and improve engagement.
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Curate, program, and publish video, photo, statistical, and editorial content across NBA Fantasy & Gaming digital platforms.
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Translate fantasy insights, player performance, and storylines into compelling, fan-friendly content.
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Support content creation and publishing efforts across NBA.com and the NBA App, ensuring Fantasy & free-to-play games are represented within broader NBA coverage.
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Collaborate with internal teams to align Fantasy and Free-to-Play content with key NBA tentpoles, moments, and initiatives.
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Actively participate in content planning for Fantasy & Gaming across social and digital platforms.
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Leverage promotional tools (push notifications, email, in-app placements) to amplify content reach and engagement.
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Identify and introduce new content formats, series, and ideas tailored to Fantasy audiences.
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Track and interpret engagement data to evaluate content performance and inform future programming.
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Work with third-party content providers to edit, publish, and program Fantasy & Gaming content.
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Provide oversight and quality control for externally produced content across Fantasy & Gaming channels.
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Ensure all content aligns with NBA brand standards and Fantasy-focused editorial priorities.
Qualifications
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Deep knowledge of NBA Fantasy, including players, teams, trends, and gameplay strategy.
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Deep knowledge of NBA free-to-play games including Pick’em style, trivia, casual and skill-based.
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Strong understanding of basketball analytics and how they translate to Fantasy performance.
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Proven experience managing and publishing content on behalf of a brand across social media platforms.
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Strong understanding of platform best practices (Instagram, X, TikTok, etc.) and audience behaviors.
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Ability to interpret social analytics and trends to inform content strategy and optimization.
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Experience working within a CMS (WordPress preferred).
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Understanding of the fantasy and free-to-play gaming space with the ability to create engaging, fantasy-driven content experiences.
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Ability to turn data, stats, and real-time moments into compelling storytelling.
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Strong communication skills, especially in a remote, fast-paced environment.
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Experience working nights/weekends and reacting to live events on deadline.
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Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
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Proactive, creative thinker who can generate content ideas and execute quickly.
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
Salary Range
Benefits
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Medical.
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Short-term disability.
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Mental health coaching/therapy.
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Sick time.
Eligibility Note
Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.
Company Description
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.
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Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League, and Basketball Africa League.
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Established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages.
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Merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.
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NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App, and NBA League Pass.
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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.
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NBA Cares partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.