Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with a mission to inspire and connect people through basketball. They are seeking a Project Employee for their Social and Emerging Media team to support creative activations and content initiatives across social and digital platforms.
Responsibilities
- Support the NBA Social and Emerging Media Lead in day-to-day operations and content initiatives around creative activations and internal/partner campaigns for social and digital platforms
- Maintain project tracking calendars to support team organization and execution timelines
- Organize, maintain, and update notes, key documents, and other resource materials across projects
- Assist in developing pitch decks and presentations
- Communicate and collaborate with multiple internal departments to support cross-functional initiatives
- Monitor social media trends, platforms, and fan engagement behaviors to help inform creative activations content strategy
- Contribute ideas and creative input to enhance fan engagement and reach new audiences
Skills
- Strong knowledge of the NBA, including players, teams, storylines, statistics, standings, history, and the league calendar; actively consumes NBA content on a daily basis
- Understanding of the NBA's social voice
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of platforms like Airtable and how to integrate AI into operational workflows
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines and incorporate feedback quickly and accurately
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally as part of a team
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, as this position may include working days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on the NBA calendar
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Short-term disability
- Mental health coaching/therapy
- Sick time
Company Overview
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. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.nba.com.