Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Design

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

Position Summary

The Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Design, is part of the NBA’s Social & Digital Content team, which focuses on creating, distributing, and publishing content across the NBA’s digital and social platforms, as well as with its domestic and international partners. As demand for NBA content continues to grow, this is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment, reaching more than 100M fans worldwide.

The ideal candidate is both a basketball fanatic and an expert designer. They are well-versed in Adobe Creative Suite, have a strong understanding of design principles, and bring meticulous attention to details such as kerning, logo usage, style guides, and compliance. Candidates should also have a deep knowledge of the NBA’s nightly storylines, players, and broader culture.

Major Responsibilities/Attributes:

• 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.

Required Skills/Knowledge:  

• 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.

Salary Range:

$2307.69/biweekly

Job Posting Title:

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.

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

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 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. 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 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 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 more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.