Production Trainee

WORK OPTION: in Office

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. This position is within a unionized bargaining unit and union membership will be required.

Position Summary:

This position is part of the NBA Emerging Media group which focuses on identifying, creating, distributing and publishing content for the NBA’s social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. This position supports the NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K, and G League. As the demand for content on the NBA’s social and digital platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment. This is a project employee position based out of the Secaucus, New Jersey office that will continue throughout the 2023-24 NBA season.

Major Responsibilities:

• Identify elements and potential storylines from NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K, and G League live games and tentpole events throughout the season from the NBA’s Content Command Center (This will include nights and weekends)
• Specifically, identify content for all NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K, and G League social and digital platforms
• Tag behind-the-scenes footage and historical footage in the NBA’s digital archive
• Operate the output of the NBA’s “continuous broadcast feed” of live NBA game breaks for distribution across NBA League Pass and NBA App

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Deep knowledgeable and passionate about the NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K, and G League and their players, coaches, and teams
• Knowledge of basketball analytics and the rules of the game
• Strong knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitch.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro and other content creation tools
• Knowledge of video production Knowledge and experience with Podcasts is a plus
• Knowledge of pop culture and social media personalities who connect with key NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K, and G League demographics
• Bilingual abilities are a plus
• Gaming experience and knowledge are a plus

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred 

Salary Range: $21.77/hour 

The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume. 

The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, 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.

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.