Production Assistant

WORK OPTION: In Office

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Position Summary

As a Production Assistant (Library/Project Management), you will be focused on maintaining & improving current project workflows, while aiding in the implementation of spreadsheet-based tools used to manage and analyze data.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform extensive tape library searches
• Manage library asset data in addition to physical tape organization
• Assist with off-site storage and tape retrieval
• Support the process of digitizing physical assets for the content archive
• Monitor, maintain, and improve current project workflows
• Create project management workspaces using Google Sheets/Google Apps Script
• Help fix spreadsheet formula issues 
• Create data reports & visuals
• Aid in database management & implementation of automation tools
• Follow technology trends to improve current processes
• Willingness to work nights and/or weekends when necessary

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Superior level of basketball and historical knowledge
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
• Demonstrated experience with functions, data structures, and data analysis
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Highly responsive and proactive, able to own tasks from start to finish
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as active listening skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Google Apps Script, VBA, Python, or other technical skills
• General understanding of web apps, web scraping & APIs
• Familiarity with automation tools (DocParser, Zapier, Automate.io, etc)

Educational Background Required

• Bachelor’s degree required

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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.