Project , NBA Social Content - Snapchat

NBA Social & Digital Content Team Temporary Position

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

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.

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
• 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 surrounding 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

Eligibility

Note:

Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.

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.

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.