Production Trainee

NBE NBA Entertainment; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NBA is seeking a Project Employee to support its Social, Digital & Original Content group. The role focuses on identifying storylines from live games and populating NBA’s social and digital platforms for NBA, WNBA, and G League.

The position requires strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with social media, and basic video production tools. Remote options exist one day per week, with unionized environment and end dates remaining tentative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify elements and potential storylines from NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K, and G League live games and tentpole events throughout the season.
• Specifically, identify content 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 for distribution across NBA League Pass and NBA App.

Skills

NBA knowledge

Social media platforms

Writing and communication

Video production basics

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Podcasts knowledge

Bilingual abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro

Content creation tools

Job description

WORK OPTION

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

This position is part of 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 its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. This position supports the NBA, WNBA, and G League. As the demand for content on the NBA’s social and digital platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment.

Major 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 Center (This will include nights and weekends)
• Specifically, identify content 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 for distribution across NBA League Pass and NBA App

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Deep knowledgeable and passionate about 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 video production and experience with Podcasts is a plus
• Knowledge of pop culture and social media personalities who connect with key NBA, WNBA, and G League demographics
• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred Salary Range: $22.43/hr

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.

At the NBA, we're passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world. As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league's on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world's most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA's success. Off the court, we're also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league's involvement in addressing important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.