[Hiring] Project Employee, NBA Social Content - Facebook @National Basketball Association (NBA)

Role Description

This position is part of the NBA Social & Digital Content team which focuses on identifying, creating, distributing and publishing content to the NBA's social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. As the demand for content on the NBA's social platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment, reaching social followers around the world.

The ideal candidate is an active consumer of Facebook or similar social content platforms and knows all the platform features, the latest trends and how to create content for the platform and its many content placements. This candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards and consuming short and long form content about the NBA.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Facebook at an expert level (including platform trends, how to publish, how to review metrics, etc.)
• Understanding of how fans consume NBA content on the platform
• Experience publishing to Facebook or similar social content platform for a sports brand or media organization
• Knowledge of the NBA at an expert level with a strong understanding of the storylines surrounding its players, coaches, teams, statistics, standings, history of the league, and the league’s calendar of events
• Strong editorial background in basketball, basketball culture and other extensions of the game
• Good understanding of the NBA’s social voice
• Strong communication, organization and project management skills
• Must be a team player who can work collaboratively
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays based on the NBA calendar

Requirements

• Ability to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to execute detailed feedback

Benefits

• Medical
• Short-term disability
• Mental health coaching/therapy
• Sick time

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred

Salary Range

$2307.69/biweekly