Project Employee, Storyline Creation & Game Night Monitor
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New York, NY, US
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NBA is a professional basketball league comprising 30 teams, known for its competitive spirit and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Summary:
This role involves supporting the NBA by creating visual communications, managing social media, and providing media relations support on game nights. Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience in sports public relations.
Requirements:
Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Minimum 2-3 years direct experience in sports public relations
Job Description:
WORK OPTION: Remote
This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.
Position Summary:
This role supports the NBA and its affiliated leagues by designing high-impact visual communications, crafting compelling narratives, and assisting with media relations. The position plays a key role in social media content creation, internal messaging, and game-night operations, ensuring the seamless flow of information to media and stakeholders. This role requires a dynamic professional with strong design skills and a deep understanding of storytelling in sports.
Major Responsibilities:
Graphic Design & Communication Support:
- Serve as a secondary designer for social media graphics, media guides, information packets, newsletters, and additional resources across the NBA and affiliated leagues.
- Design and develop communication templates to enhance internal messaging and promote key league events across all five leagues.
- Act as a backup manager for the Communications team’s social media accounts, ensuring consistent and strategic messaging.
Storyline Development & Content Strategy:
- Contribute to the NBA Storyline Creation Team by conceptualizing and developing engaging narratives around teams, players, rivalries, and league milestones.
- Leverage data and analytics to identify and validate compelling storylines that resonate with fans and media.
- Explore innovative storytelling mediums such as virtual reality, social media and podcasts to enhance fan engagement.
On-Duty Game Night Communications Support:
- Serve as the On-Duty Communications Representative as needed during the NBA season, including preseason and postseason games.
- Act as the primary liaison between requesting media members and the NBA Replay Center for any pool report requests.
- Monitor live games, promptly report any issues to relevant departments, and facilitate Pool Reporter interviews with the Crew Chief.
- Record, transcribe, and verify the accuracy of pool reports before distributing them internally and to the media, teams, and the NBA Official website.
On-Site League Event Support:
- Provide communications and media relations support at major events across all five leagues, including: NBA All-Star, NBA Draft, NBA Summer League, NBA G-League Showcase. Assist with media coordination, press materials, and real-time event communications to ensure smooth operations and maximize coverage.
Required Education/Professional Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree at minimum, communications or public relations emphasis preferable
- Minimum 2-3 years direct experience in sports public relations
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels within the organization and other high level outside contacts
- Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, accurate
- Self-starter
- Demonstrated computer proficiency required, especially with InDesign or something comparable
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Creative thinker
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Job Posting Title: Project
