Production Trainee

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 1 day per week

Union benefits programs

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking a dynamic content professional to join the NBA Social, Digital & Original Content group. You will surface storylines from live games and tentpole events from the NBA's Content Command Centre and help identify content for all NBA platforms, including domestic and international partners.

This role requires a deep passion for basketball, strong knowledge of social media, excellent communication and familiarity with post-production tools like Adobe Creative

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge and passion for the NBA, WNBA and G League and their players.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify elements and potential storylines from NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K and G League live games and tentpole events throughout the season from the NBA's Content Command Centre, including nights and weekends
• Identify content specifically for all NBA, WNBA and G League social and digital platforms
• Tag behind-the-scenes footage and historical footage in the NBA's digital archive
• Operate the output of the NBA's "continuous broadcast feed" of live NBA game breaks
• Support distribution of live game break content across NBA League Pass and the NBA App

Skills

NBA knowledge

Social media savvy

Communication skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

About the Role

This position sits within the NBA Social, Digital & Original Content group, which focuses on identifying, creating, distributing and publishing content for the NBA's social and digital platforms and for its many domestic and international partners worldwide. The role supports the NBA, WNBA and G League, working from the NBA's Content Command Centre to surface storylines and content from live games and tentpole events. As demand for content across the NBA's social and digital platforms continues to grow, the position offers the chance to develop within a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify elements and potential storylines from NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K and G League live games and tentpole events throughout the season from the NBA's Content Command Centre, including nights and weekends
• Identify content specifically for all NBA, WNBA and G League social and digital platforms
• Tag behind-the-scenes footage and historical footage in the NBA's digital archive
• Operate the output of the NBA's "continuous broadcast feed" of live NBA game breaks
• Support distribution of live game break content across NBA League Pass and the NBA App

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of and passion for the NBA, WNBA and G League and their players, coaches and teams
• Knowledge of basketball analytics and the rules of the game
• Strong knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, including Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro and other content creation tools
• Knowledge of pop culture and social media personalities who connect with key NBA, WNBA and G League demographics

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of video production and experience with podcasts
• Bilingual abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or a related field

Workplace

Eligible employees currently have the option of working remotely one day per week

This position is within a unionised bargaining unit and union membership is required

Assignment end dates are tentative and subject to change

Individuals working onsite in the NBA's New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; accommodations will be discussed for those who cannot be vaccinated for a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance

Salary

• $22.43/Hr

Benefits & Perks

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in union-sponsored employee benefit programmes, including medical, dental, vision, disability and group term life insurance, dependent care assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan