League & Basketball Operations Communications

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

Position Summary:
The Communications Coordinator plays a key support role within the League Operations Communications team, serving as a secondary contact for Basketball and Referee Operations and the NBA G League. This position contributes to the promotion of on-court storylines, manages inbound media inquiries and supports content creation across NBA PR social and digital platforms.

Additionally, this role will support media operations at NBA global events, work closely on annual season awards and All-Star voting for the NBA and WNBA, and contribute to the NBA’s international media operations function by compiling media coverage and assisting with interview requests.

Major Responsibilities:

• Media Relations & Communications Support
  • Serve as secondary PR contact for Basketball and Referee Operations, assisting with media inquiries related to discipline, officiating and rules interpretations.
  • Draft basketball-related press releases, media advisories and social media posts.
  • Strategically pitch and place stories in national media outlets.
  • Foster strong working relationships with members of the national media to facilitate ongoing coverage.
  • Serve as the secondary contact for G League communications, including travel in support of tentpole events.
    
    
• Event & Awards Support
  • Assist with media operations at NBA global events, including logistics and credentialing.
  • Support communications efforts for annual season awards and All-Star voting for both the NBA and WNBA.
  • Assist with international media operations, including accreditation, interview requests and coverage reports.
    
    
    
• Content Creation & Editorial Support
  • Contribute to the pitch team by identifying and promoting compelling on-court storylines.
  • Collaborate with the editorial team to develop creative assets and written content for NBA PR social and digital platforms.

Required Education/Professional Experience:

•    At least 2-4 years of experience working in a fast-paced sports and/or entertainment environment.
•    Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism or a related field.

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

•    Strong writing and storytelling skills
•    Track record of meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and high comfort level working both as a team and individually
•    Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executives
•    Familiarity with NBA basketball operations  and officiating 
•    Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices for content creation and audience engagement
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud programs

Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000 

Job Posting Title: Associate Manager 

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

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.