Project Employee, Digital Content Publishing - Nba App, Nba.Com

WORK OPTION: Remote

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

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

Position Summary

This position is responsible for creating, publishing and programming content within the NBA’s digital channels, including the NBA App and NBA.com. You have your finger on the pulse of the NBA and get the opportunity to bring the very best of the game to fans around the globe right in the palm of their hand.

Major Responsibility:

• Developing fan-centric content that resonates across digital platforms. Content can be vertical video stories, editorial articles, photos, graphics, statistical or more
• Using editorial judgment to identify where, how and when content should be programmed on the NBA App and NBA.com. Programming decisions should be rooted in data and a firm understanding of what NBA fans want from their digital channels
• Working closely with the Content Creation team to ensure the video-centric NBA App connected device and mobile experiences have the right content for the respective platform consumers
• Expanding the content scope beyond the NBA to deliver the best hoops content - from international leagues to the WNBA, NBA G League, BAL, NBA 2K League, EYBL, international competitions and more
• Promoting content via push notifications, @NBA channel promotion and digital programming location is critical to creating awareness around new or existing content
• Supporting the NBA’s direct-to-consumer initiatives by promoting NBA League Pass and NBA ID campaigns throughout the season
• Researching and introducing new content ideas and actively participating in content planning

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the game of basketball and the NBA, including players, coaches, and teams. You can go beyond naming a favorite player to telling us the most important storylines to watch. Knowledge of the WNBA and NBA G League is a plus
• Previous experience in journalism or related field where working on deadline and editorial judgment were traits needed to succeed. Strong written skills are required, as you’ll need that for headline writing, push notifications, or text-based content (vertical stories, articles)
• Must have previous experience publishing within a Content Management System with WordPress being preferred
• Strong communication skills are critical - especially for a remote position. You must be able to communicate with the rest of the team, other members of the department, and third-party partners on a nightly basis
• Knowledge of basketball analytics and the rules of the game is key
• Willingness to work on projects when asked and provide creative content solutions when called upon
• Understanding of digital and social media trends - know how people are consuming content and how that could apply to an NBA platform

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred.

Salary Range: $2,307.69/Bi-weekly

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About the NBA
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 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.