Production Trainee

Position Summary

The Production Trainee position is part of the NBA Social, Digital & Original Content group, responsible for identifying, creating, distributing, and publishing content for the NBA’s social and digital platforms, and its partners worldwide. This role supports the NBA, WNBA, and G League, and involves working closely with live game and event coverage.

The NBA offers eligible employees the option to work remotely one day per week. This position is in a unionized bargaining unit and union membership is required. Assignment end dates are tentative and subject to change.

• Identify elements and potential storylines from NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K, and G League live games and tentpole events throughout the season, including nights and weekends.
• Specifically, identify content for all NBA, WNBA, 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.

• Deep knowledge and passion for the NBA, WNBA, and G League and their players, coaches, and teams.
• Understanding of basketball analytics and the rules of the game.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, including Facebook, X, You Tube, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok.
• 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 and experience with podcasts is a plus.
• Knowledge of pop culture and social media personalities who connect with key NBA, WNBA, and G League demographics.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field preferred.

$22.43/hr

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 employees and their families, 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.

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. The NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.

NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, , the NBA App and NBA League Pass.