Emerging Platforms Specialist

Job Title: Emerging Platforms Specialist, Denver Nuggets

Department: KSE Digital

Business Unit: KSE

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: Sr. Director, Social Media & Digital Content

Employment Type: Full-Time – Hourly – Non-Exempt

Supervisor Position: No

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

KSE Digital is an entity of KSE and is responsible for content creation and distribution, web/app development, and digital advertising for the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth, Altitude Sports, and other KSE-owned platforms.

Nature of Work:

Responsible for leading the Denver Nugget’s strategy as it looks to expand its digital and social media presence on new and emerging platforms. The Emerging Platforms Coordinator will be up to date on the latest social media trends and will help the Nuggets be at the forefront as new platforms continue to come to life. This position will be key in the creation, organization, management and strategic implementation of multimedia content for KSE Digital across the Nuggets’ newest social and digital platforms.

Examples of work performed:

• Responsible for ideation and publishing across emerging Nuggets social and digital channels, including, but not limited to: YouTube and TikTok
• Contribute content to X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat and website as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver the right story to the right place on the right social channels.
• Covers and promotes games, practices, team and community events, sponsored assets, marketing and ticket sales initiatives, and fan-facing interaction for team platforms.
• Interact, engage, moderate and manage the conversation of the Nuggets community on appropriate channels.
• Contributes to creation and planning content, including video, written, graphical, and nuanced social media specific posts.
• Helps organize content calendars, track and measure performance, and make recommendations to optimize future post and campaign performance.
• Collaborates with editors, producers, technical staff, talent and other publishing teams within KSE Digital and with other KSE departments and properties, including Altitude Sports, Altitude Radio, Marketing, Ticket Sales, Sponsorship, Team Operations, and Community Relations.
• Identifies trends within the social and digital content space, and makes recommendations on adjusted strategies to optimize for engagement, growth and overall performance.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum
  • BS/BA degree in field or related field
  • High School or GED
  • 2+ years’ experience working in social media
  • Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
  • Passion and knowledge for YouTube and TikTok, among other platforms.
• Preferred
  • Experience and/or knowledge in basketball and NBA culture.
  • Experience publishing on social media and community moderation.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments

Compensation

• Base hourly range $22-$26 per hour

Benefits Include

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 401K plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.