Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Design

NSC NBA Services Corp; Secaucus (NJ); Remote; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is seeking a Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Design to join its Social & Digital Content team. You will produce nightly real-time graphics and create story-driven content for NBA social handles to engage fans worldwide.

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Suite, a meticulous design eye, and knowledge of NBA culture are essential. Night shifts and weekend coverage may be required.

Responsibilities

• Produce nightly real-time graphics with a focus on quality and engagement.
• Create graphics and story-driven content for NBA social media handles to promote games and drive engagement.
• Support real-time game coverage by creating and overseeing graphics from the Content Command Center (nights and weekends required).
• Ensure the NBA’s brand voice is consistent across all posts.
• Participate in content planning sessions for the NBA’s social media channels.
• Monitor social media trends and propose fresh ideas to reach new audiences and deepen fan engagement.
• Potentially cover NBA events by publishing behind-the-scenes content to NBA platforms.

Job description

WORK OPTION: Remote _________________ This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Position Summary The Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Design, is part of the NBA’s Social & Digital Content team, which focuses on creating, distributing, and publishing content across the NBA’s digital and social platforms, as well as with its domestic and international partners. As demand for NBA content continues to grow, this is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment, reaching more than 100M fans worldwide. The ideal candidate is both a basketball fanatic and an expert designer. They are well-versed in Adobe Creative Suite, have a strong understanding of design principles, and bring meticulous attention to details such as kerning, logo usage, style guides, and compliance. Candidates should also have a deep knowledge of the NBA’s nightly storylines, players, and broader culture.

Major Responsibilities/Attributes

• Produce nightly real-time graphics with a focus on both quality and engagement.
• Create graphics and story-driven content for NBA social media handles (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, GIPHY) to promote games and drive engagement.
• Support real-time game coverage by creating and overseeing graphics from the NBA’s Content Command Center (nights and weekends required).
• Ensure the NBA’s brand voice is consistent across all posts.
• Participate in content planning sessions for the NBA’s social media channels.
• Monitor social media trends and propose fresh ideas to reach new audiences and deepen fan engagement.
• Potentially cover NBA events by publishing behind-the-scenes content to NBA platforms.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to design.
• Strong passion for the NBA, its players, coaches, and teams.
• Knowledge of basketball stats, analytics, and rules of the game.
• Familiarity with NBA culture, including sneakers, fashion, and music.
• Proficiency in all major social media platforms and understanding of how the NBA uses each.
• Strong writing skills with sound editorial judgment.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects at once.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving schedules and priorities.

Salary Range: $2307.69/biweekly

Job Posting Title: Project Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.

Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.

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.

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 more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2025-26 season featured a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. The NBA's digital 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 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. The NBA's Tap to Watch provides seamless access to local, national and global live game telecasts via the NBA App, NBA.com, third-party digital platforms and NBA partner platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social impact platform, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability. 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.