Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Publishing, Fantasy & Gaming

WORK OPTION: Remote

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.
 

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for creating, publishing and programming content within the NBA’s digital Fantasy & Gaming channels, as well as @NBAFantasy and @NBABet social channels. You have your finger on the pulse of the NBA with a focus on the Fantasy & Gaming angle, and get the opportunity to bring the very best of the game to fans around the globe right in the palm of their hand. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Curating, programming and publishing video, photo, statistical, and editorial content for all NBA fantasy social and digital platforms 
• Understanding and using all promotional levers (push notifications, email, locations) to develop a cohesive plan of awareness 
• Being an expert on all fantasy & gaming offerings from official NBA channels 
• Working with third-party content providers to edit, publish and program content for fantasy and gaming channels 
• Providing oversight of third-party produced content for @NBABet and NBA.com/NBABet channels 
• Researching and introducing new content ideas for NBA Fantasy social and digital platforms 
• Actively participating in content planning for the NBA Fantasy's social and digital platforms 
• Understanding and ability to read metrics around content engagement to determine the overall impact of content & programming across digital & social platforms 

Required Skills/Knowledge: 

• Deeply knowledgeable about NBA Fantasy and the players, coaches, and teams 
• Strong understanding of the gaming space with a specific focus on compelling content that can be created for digital and social channels 
• Must have previous experience publishing within a Content Management System with WordPress being preferred 
• Must have experience publishing on behalf of a brand on a social media platform 
• Strong communication skills are critical - especially for a remote position. You must be able to communicate with the rest of the team, other members of the department, and third-party partners on a nightly basis 
• Knowledge of basketball analytics and the rules of the game is key 
• Willingness to work on projects when asked and provide creative content solutions when called upon 
• Understanding of digital and social media trends - know how people are consuming content and how that could apply to an NBA platform 
• You understand social analytics & trends to know the best types of content to use on respective platforms 
• You have experience working on deadline 

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred 

Salary Range: $2,307.69/biweekly 

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.