Creative Content Co-Op

Zero Gravity Basketball is a youth basketball event operator based out of Woburn, MA and the market leader of grassroots events, primarily operating on the East Coast. Zero Gravity plans and manages basketball tournaments, leagues, prep school showcases, and camps for children and young adults. Participants span from beginner level 2nd graders through Top-100, Nationally Ranked HS prospects. Zero Gravity has many established partnerships including Under Armour, Jr.

NBA, Spalding, Gatorade, Be The Beast , Yeti, & Simax.

Zero Gravity Basketball is a part of 3

Step Sports LLC, the nation's largest and most impactful youth sports club and event operator. With more than 2,500 events and 1.1+ million participants in nine sports each year, 3

STEP has an indelible impact on athletes and families in all 50 states. 3

STEP basketball is made up of the most influential people & brands in grassroots basketball including The Hoop Group, Select Events, ESPN Recruiting & the National Prep Championship series.

Job Description:The Zero Gravity Basketball Creative Content Co-Op is a 5 month (February-June) paid position out of the 3

Step Sports Corporate HQ in Woburn, MA. Co-Ops will work under the guidance of ZG Regional Directors & Leadership to plan and implement creative content into the social cadence of the ZG social platforms on a daily basis.

This role offers the unique ability to gain hands on experience in sports media, marketing, and event management within a fast-paced environment. The Ideal candidate will. be a creative thinker with a passion for basketball, storytelling, & digital content.
Key Responsibilities:

• Capture photo and video at Zero Gravity Basketball events
• Creative lead on all Zero Gravity social initiatives
• Create engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, X, Tik Tok, Facebook, You Tube etc.) before, during, and after events.
• Collaborate with ZG Leadership on event related graphic creation
• Create and manage company social media calendar
• Lead in editing and producing highlight reels, promotional videos, and other multimedia assets.
• Collaborate with 3
  
  Step marketing team to develop content strategies that enhance brand visibility.
• Coordinate directly with coaches, players, and event staff to ensure smooth execution of content operations.
• Analyze content performance metrics and communicate recommendations to leadership for improvement.
• Create and manage any associated revenue streams through content & social
• Work with ZG Regional Directors to tailor social media plan towards nuances of each region.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Premier and Lightroom is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work weekends and travel to various event locations.
• Passion for basketball and the sports industry is a plus.
• Having access to high-level camera equipment is a preferred

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in content creation and event management.
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio in sports media.
• Networking opportunities within the basketball and sports industry.
• A dynamic work environment with a passionate and supportive team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

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