Project Employee, Social Media - NBA Canada

National Basketball Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports entertainment is seeking a dynamic Project Employee for Social Media in Canada. This exciting role involves managing social channels and engaging fans through creative content. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of basketball and the NBA, proficiency in various social media platforms, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing fan engagement and driving brand awareness through innovative social media strategies. If you're ready to make an impact in the sports world, this temporary position offers a unique opportunity to shine.

Qualifications

• Expertise in NBA and basketball is essential for this role.
• Proficiency with major social media platforms is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage NBA Canada's social channels and create localized content.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Fan Engagement team.

Skills

Expertise in NBA and basketball

Proficiency with major social media platforms

Strong coordination skills

Creative mindset

Good judgment representing the NBA voice

Understanding of analytics tools

Proficiency in photo editing software

Knowledge of video editing software

Team-oriented with organizational skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Lightroom

Affinity Designer

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut

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Project Employee, Social Media - NBA Canada

REQ ID: 11662

LOCATION:

Toronto, ON, Canada (CA), M5J 3A5

WORK OPTION: Hybrid

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees, visitors, and the community from COVID-19, all onsite workers in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations will be discussed for those unable to vaccinate due to medical or religious reasons.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed ten months.

Position Summary
This role manages NBA Canada's social channels (Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube), creating localized content and engaging fans. The candidate must work evenings and weekends to report on live NBA games and assist in preparing weekly and monthly social reports.

Major Responsibilities

1. Publish content across NBA Canada’s social media platforms.
2. Collaborate with the Marketing & Fan Engagement team to develop a social content strategy for the Canadian market during the season and special events.
3. Maintain the social media content calendar daily, weekly, and monthly.
4. Create social reports regularly, providing insights based on platform and content trends.
5. Protect the NBA brand voice, ensuring positivity, authenticity, and inclusion.
6. Support social media activations, campaigns, and platform management.
7. Assist other NBA Canada teams including sales, partnerships, and finance.
8. Monitor all NBA-related social media activity involving teams, players, and staff.

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Expertise in NBA and basketball.
• Proficiency with major social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok) and understanding of effective content for each.
• Strong coordination skills managing large-scale content plans.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate new ideas.
• Good judgment representing the NBA voice.
• Understanding of analytics tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Affinity Designer).
• Knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut).
• Team-oriented with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Job Posting Title: Project

We consider applicants based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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