Project Employee, Digital and Social Content Design

National Basketball Association (NBA); United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job 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 grows, this is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment, reaching more than 100M fans worldwide.

Qualifications

• Expert designer with Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
• Meticulous attention to detail in typography and branding.
• Strong writing skills with editorial judgment.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Deep knowledge of NBA culture, players, and storylines.

Responsibilities

• Produce nightly real-time graphics for NBA social content.
• Create graphics and story-driven content for social handles to drive engagement.
• Support real-time game coverage from the Content Command Center.
• Ensure brand voice consistency across posts and channels.
• Participate in content planning sessions and monitor trends.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

strong editorial judgment

writing skills

night/weekend availability

brand consistency

basketball knowledge

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

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.