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Position Summary:
This position is part of the NBA Social & Digital Content team which focuses on identifying, creating, distributing and publishing content to the NBA's social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. As the demand for content on the NBA's social platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment, reaching social followers around the world. The ideal candidate is a vertical video platform expert who understands the latest trends, how to create content on Snapchat and fully understands the publishing process on the platform. Not only do they understand Snapchat and its features, but they are also creative experts on building content for Facebook Reels, Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Stories across multiple platforms.
Lastly, this candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards or consuming short and long form content about the NBA.
Major Responsibilities:
Provide real-time game coverage by producing and publishing content for the NBA’s nightly and weekly Snapchat Shows (this may include working days, nights, weekends and holidays)
Collaborate with an NBA video editor to produce the best moments from games and events by creating engaging video and adding storytelling captions
Write headlines and edit photos to create eye-catching story tiles to drive viewership
Analyze platform metrics to optimize each show’s performance, which may require updating tile images and episode titles
Actively content plan for the NBA’s weekly and nightly Snapchat Shows and related show content
Assist with managing additional Snapchat platform features including Spotlight, AR, Stickers, Filters, Lenses, Bitmojis, Cameos, and My Story posts, for example
Strategize, implement, and track Snapchat’s feedback, guidelines and platform updates to best increase performance metrics
Ability to assist with publishing to additional NBA social platforms, when needed
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of creating content for and publishing to vertical video platforms with experience working for a sports brand, media organization or other entertainment brands
Strong knowledge about the NBA, and is passionate about the storylines surroundings its players, coaches, teams, statistics, standings, and history of the league, as well as excellent understanding of basketball stats and analytics, the rules of the game and the history of the game
Experience creating basketball content
Strong understanding of the NBA’s social voice
Willingness to work a flexible schedule as this position may include working days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on the NBA calendar
Ability to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approach
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment while handling critical tasks in a composed and timely manner
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Great communication skills and ability execute feedback given
Must be a team player who can work collaboratively
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred
Salary Range: $2,307.69/biweekly
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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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Spectator Sports
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