Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization that seeks to inspire and connect people through basketball. They are looking for a Project Employee in Digital and Social Content Design to create and manage engaging content for their digital and social media platforms, reaching millions of fans worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Produce nightly real-time graphics with a focus on both quality and engagement
- Create graphics and story-driven content for NBA social media handles (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, GIPHY) to promote games and drive engagement
- Support real-time game coverage by creating and overseeing graphics from the NBA’s Content Command Center (nights and weekends required)
- Ensure the NBA’s brand voice is consistent across all posts
- Participate in content planning sessions for the NBA’s social media channels
- Monitor social media and propose fresh ideas to reach new audiences and deepen fan engagement
- Potentially cover NBA events by publishing behind-the-scenes content to NBA platforms
Skills
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
- Expertise in Adobe Photoshop with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to design
- Strong passion for the NBA, its players, coaches, and teams
- Knowledge of basketball stats, analytics, and rules of the game
- Familiarity with NBA culture, including sneakers, fashion, and music
- Proficiency in all major social media platforms and understanding of how the NBA uses each
- Strong writing skills with sound editorial judgment
- Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects at once
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving schedules and priorities
Benefits
- Medical
- Short-term disability
- Mental health coaching/therapy
- Sick time
Company Overview
- 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. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.nba.com.