Live Game Night Publishing Director

National Basketball Association (NBA); Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Fertility support

Wellbeing allowance

Educational assistance

Mental health coaching/therapy

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The NBA is hiring for a Director of Game Night Publishing within the Social & Digital Content team. The role drives live game publishing across NBA social and digital platforms, overseeing Content Command and real-time decision-making during live events.

As a digital content leader, you will identify high-impact moments, set publishing priorities, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-quality storytelling.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading social media, digital publishing, or newsroom-style content operations in sports.
• Expert knowledge of the NBA, its players, storylines, and fan culture.
• Expert knowledge of social platforms, emerging trends, and audience behavior, with ability to translate insights into strategy.
• Exceptional editorial judgment with proven ability to make high-stakes, real-time decisions.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with strong attention to detail.
• Extensive experience collaborating cross-functionally with content, production, partnerships, marketing, and external partners.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays aligned with NBA calendar.

Responsibilities

• Lead game night publishing strategy across NBA social and digital platforms, ensuring timely, accurate, high-impact content.
• Direct live publishing decisions balancing speed, editorial judgment, and brand voice.
• Identify and prioritize key moments, storylines, and trends to maximize engagement and reach.
• Oversee Content Command Publishing: manage game night workflows and co mmunication; make real-time publishing decisions and escalate when needed.
• Partner with content leads, social producers, broadcast/production teams, and channel leads to execute run-of-show plans.
• Connect pre-game planning with in-game execution for cohesive real-time storytelling across platforms.
• Collaborate with Social, Digital, Partnerships, and Marketing teams.
• Oversee third-party content sourcing, amplification, and rights management in real time.

Skills

8+ years in social/digital publishing

Editorial judgment under pressure

Strong leadership & communication

Cross-functional coordination

Strategic real-time decision making

Audience engagement & trends

Willingness to work nights/weekends/TV

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications/Media/Marketing

Job description

The NBA is hiring for a Director of Game Night Publishing within the Social & Digital Content team. The role drives live game publishing across NBA social and digital platforms, overseeing Content Command and real-time decision-making during live events.

As a digital content leader, you will identify high-impact moments, set publishing priorities, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-quality storytelling.