Project Employee, NBA Social Content – X at Verso Technologies

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

2307.69

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Expertise In X, Content Creation, Real-Time Game Coverage, Basketball Knowledge, Editorial Skills, Social Media Management, Analytics Understanding, Project Management, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Deadline Management, Organizational Skills, Flexible Schedule, Publishing Experience, NBA Season Calendar Knowledge, Cultural Understanding

Industry

Description

WORK OPTION: Remote 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. This is a project employee position. The ideal candidate is an X expert who knows all the latest trends, how to create content on the platform and fully understands the publishing process. Not only do they understand X, but they understand how to speak and write about the game of basketball, the NBA’s players and teams and statistics and history around the game while maintaining a brand voice. Lastly, this candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards or consuming short and long form content about the NBA. Major Responsibilities: Provide real-time game coverage by publishing to the NBA’s X accounts (which may include: @NBA, @NBAStats, @NBAHistory, @NBADraft and @NBAKicks) Write copy for posts in lead-up to games, during games and postgame that promote top NBA moments, performances, and storylines, as well as pointing fans to where they can watch games Manage player narratives and storylines for all 30 teams across the league each night Work closely with content creation team on a nightly basis to identify, create and publish short form content optimized for X Manage additional platform features, such as creating X Moments and assisting with X Spaces Assist with publishing to and tracking content apart of X Amplify monetization program Assist with maintaining X Lists including NBA’s players, teams and media members Assist with daily and nightly content planning for each of the NBA’s X accounts Assist with publishing content to additional NBA social platforms when needed Required Skills/Knowledge: Understanding of X at an expert level, has a feel for #NBAX and the way fans consume NBA content on the platform Understanding of the NBA at an expert level, and is passionate about the storylines surroundings its players, coaches, teams, statistics, standings and history of the league Watches and consumes NBA basketball content on a daily and nightly basis Excellent understanding of basketball stats and analytics, the rules of the game and the history of the game Strong editorial background in basketball, culture and extensions of the game Understanding of the NBA’s social voice Strong experience publishing to X for a sports brand or media organization Understanding of available X data and metrics to inform decision-making Expert on the NBA’s season calendar of events Experience in publishing to other social platforms 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 detailed feedback Willingness to work a flexible schedule as this position may include working days, nights, weekends and holidays based on the NBA calendar 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 Job Posting Title: Project 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.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide real-time game coverage by publishing to the NBA’s X accounts and manage player narratives for all 30 teams. They will also work closely with the content creation team to identify and publish short form content optimized for X.