Associate Producer

National Basketball Association (NBA); Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work day

Job summary

The National Basketball Association (NBA) seeks an experienced content producer to create game highlights from concept to final edit, including b-roll, telestration, and graphics for studio shows.

You will ideate daily NBA storylines, craft compelling video packages under tight deadlines, and contribute to storytelling across NBA programming. The role offers a remote one-day-per-week option and requires union membership in Secaucus, NJ.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of studio, sports news or related experience with an emphasis on sports programming.
• Ability to interpret game storylines to create and assemble compelling highlights
• Proficiency with non-linear Adobe edit systems and sports production processes to create compelling highlights as assigned by supervisors
• High level of knowledge of sports production, specifically NBA
• Deep knowledge of NBA storylines, current and historical
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate quickly and efficiently
• Willingness to work evenings

Responsibilities

• Ideate and produce daily highlight packages daily from conception to delivery
• Ability to tell the story of assigned game through video elements and shot sheet script
• Produce telestration or specialty elements as requested
• Generates daily ideas reflecting of NBA and game-specific storylines

Skills

Sports production

NBA knowledge

Storyline interpretation

Non-linear editing

Deadline-driven

Evening availability

Communication skills

3+ years experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

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This position is within a unionized bargaining unit and union membership will be required. Assignment end dates are tentative and subject to change.

Position Summary

Responsible for producing game highlights from concept, rough cut edit, cue sheet creation to completion. Content producers will be responsible for conceptualizing and recommending production elements in efforts to enhance storytelling and overall content production. This will include producing game highlights from concept through final edit, b-rolls, telestration, and use of graphics, animations throughout studio shows.

Major Responsibilities

• Ideate and produce daily highlight packages daily from conception to delivery
• Ability to tell the story of assigned game through video elements and shot sheet script
• Produce telestration or specialty elements as requested
• Generates daily ideas reflecting of NBA and game-specific storylines

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of studio, sports news or related experience with an emphasis on sports programming
• Ability to interpret game storylines to create and assemble compelling highlights
• Proficiency with non-linear Adobe edit systems and sports production processes to create compelling highlights as assigned by supervisors
• High level of knowledge of sports production, specifically NBA
• Deep knowledge of NBA storylines, current and historical
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate quickly and efficiently
• Willingness to work evenings

Salary Range

$31.65/hourly

Job Posting Title

Project

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in Union-sponsored employee benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, disability, and group term life insurance, dependent care assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

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.