Zero Gravity Basketball

Digital Media Co-Op

Full Time • Woburn, MA, United States of America

49,818 - 63,081 (Yearly) Added 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Summary

LOCATION

Woburn, MA (3STEP Corporate HQ)

QUALIFICATIONS

Major in Marketing, Communications, or Sport Management; excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of social media platforms; experience with Adobe applications; organization and interpersonal skills; self-starter; prior event management experience; ability to work extended hours and travel frequently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and implement events and tournaments; contribute to website content; lead social media campaigns; develop a content calendar; create and edit video content; expand audience reach; act as Site Director at events.

INDUSTRY

Youth Sports Event Management

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Zero Gravity Associate Director Co-Op is a 4-month paid position aimed at providing immersive experience in sports business, working under leadership to enhance grassroots basketball events, with opportunities for future career advancement.

Zero Gravity Basketball is a youth basketball event operator based out of Woburn, MA and the market leader of grassroots events, primarily operating on the East Coast. Zero Gravity plans and manages basketball tournaments, leagues, prep school showcases, and camps for children and young adults. Participants span from beginner level 2nd graders through Top-100, Nationally Ranked HS prospects. ZG has many established partnerships including Adidas, Jr. NBA, Spalding, Yeti, and Gatorade.

Zero Gravity Basketball is a part of 3Step Sports LLC, the nation’s largest and most impactful youth sports club and event operator. With more than 2,500 events and 1.1+ million participants in nine sports each year, 3STEP has an indelible impact on athletes and families in all 50 states. 3STEP basketball is made up of the most influential people & brands in grassroots basketball including The Hoop Group, Select Events, ESPN Recruiting & the National Prep Championship series.

Job Description:

The Zero Gravity Associate Director Co-Op is a 4 month (February - June) paid position based out of 3STEP Corporate HQ in Woburn, MA. Associate Directors will work under the guidance of ZG Regional Directors & Leadership to plan and implement events and tournaments on a weekly basis. This annual program has been the kickstart to many careers across not only grassroots sports but also collegiate and professional organizations. The goal of our Associate Director Program is to provide a fully immersive experience in all aspects of sports business and create a path towards a successful career in the industry. Top performing associates have gone on to full-time positions with organizations such as the NFL, NBA, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards as well as collegiate basketball programs such as Arizona State, Texas, Marquette, UMass and VCU. In addition, many have been stayed on in full-time positions with both Zero Gravity Basketball & other brands/departments within 3STEP Sports like West Coast Elite, Select Events, & 3STEP Marketing.

Duties Include:

Contribute to website content, design and layout
Leadership in creation and execution of social media campaigns on ZG Social Platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
Develop a content calendar to promote upcoming events
Establish unique pathways to celebrate & highlight our club & facility partners
Create and edit video content
Develop and implement strategies to expand audience reach of ZG social media account
Act as a Site Director at Zero Gravity events

Desired Characteristics:

Major in Marketing, Communications or Sport Management
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Immense knowledge of social media platforms
Working knowledge of Adobe applications including but not limited to Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects, & InDesign
Ability to work in an extremely demanding, fast-paced environment
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team
Prior event management experience
Able to work extended hours including nights and weekends
Willing to travel frequently to various locations including the New England, Tri-State, Mid-Atlantic or Southern Regions

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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