Project Employee, Social & Digital Publishing - NBA G League

WORK OPTION:The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

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

Position Summary:
This position will focus on the ideation, production, and execution for social and digital channels on behalf of the G League. The incumbent will be responsible for developing content ideas at the direction of the Head of Content and Manager, G Content. He/she will also be responsible for idea execution, including project managing the completion of the content production and publishing process. This individual will also work closely with NBAE and the programming arm of NBA Global Content Media Distribution (GCMD) and will partner with the digital product team for feature implementation and testing. The incumbent will also be responsible for engaging with third party content partners (e.g. media agencies, producers, production companies, etc.) as well as marketing partners.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the G League Content Publishing Lead to outline and publish G League related content on G League 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; solve any issues that might arise with tact and diplomacy

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Proven track record in managing multiple projects, setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

• Must be familiar with all aspects of content production process

• Strong understanding of the editorial process, specifically in regard to pitching and producing written content

• Understanding of digital landscape including key players and trends, must be an active user of consumer digital technologies such as social media, mobile web/apps, game consoles, streaming services and devices, etc.

• Strong written and editorial skillset

• Strong understanding of current digital marketing channels and how they function

• Understanding of media rights landscape, a plus

• Solid knowledge of online marketing tools and best practices

• Excellent analytical and project management skills

• Strong team management and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a global, matrix organization

• A minimum of 2 years of content creation and production experience

• Experience pitching and writing digital content specifically for web with a focus on SEO-friendly content

• Experience building social or digital communities/audiences

Educational Background Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Journalism, Marketing, digital technologies or relevant field

Salary Range:$2307.69/biweekly

Job Posting Title: Project

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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.