[Hiring] Project Employee, Social & Digital Publishing @National Basketball Association (NBA)

Role Description

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

The role focuses on the ideation, production, and execution of content for the G League's social and digital channels, developing content ideas at the direction of the Head of Content and Manager, G Content, and project managing execution through production and publishing.

The role works closely with NBAE, partners with the digital product team on feature implementation and testing, and engages third-party content partners (media agencies, producers, production companies) as well as marketing partners.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the G League Content Publishing Lead to outline and publish G League content across social channels (Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok).
• Develop, conceptualize, and produce written and mixed media stories that attract audiences and maintain high levels of fan engagement.
• Publish editorial content focused on G League digital channels (Web, App).
• Understand the G League's assets, offerings, services, and internal processes in order to advance initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide content, recommendations, and guidance on G League digital accounts.
• Facilitate, manage, and improve online content delivery tools, systems, and processes.
• Stay up to date with digital technology developments and digital production best practices.
• Be proactive and resourceful, solving issues that arise with tact and diplomacy.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with all aspects of the content production process, with a strong understanding of the editorial process, including pitching and producing written content.
• Strong written and editorial skillset, with experience pitching and writing digital content for web, including SEO-friendly content.
• Understanding of the digital landscape, including key players and trends, and active use of consumer digital technologies (social media, mobile web/apps, game consoles, streaming services and devices, etc.).
• Strong understanding of current digital marketing channels and how they function, along with solid knowledge of online marketing tools and best practices.
• Experience building social or digital communities and audiences.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills, with strong team management and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a global, matrix organization.
• Understanding of the media rights landscape is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of content creation and production experience, with a proven track record managing multiple projects, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Journalism, Marketing, digital technologies, or a related field.

Benefits

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

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. 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 more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.