Project Employee, Social Content Publisher - TikTok

National Basketball Association (NBA); Secaucus (NJ); Remote; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

National Basketball Association (NBA) is seeking a remote, temp-level Social & Digital Content contributor to create and publish vertical video content for Snapchat and other platforms. The role emphasizes real-time game coverage, storytelling captions, and collaboration with a video editor to capture top moments from games and events.

You will monitor metrics, optimize shows, and help plan weekly and nightly content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred.
• Experience creating basketball content is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of vertical video platforms and publishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time game coverage by producing and publishing Snapchat content.
• Collaborate with video editor to highlight best game moments.
• Analyze platform metrics and optimize show performance.
• Content plan for weekly and nightly Snapchat Shows.
• Assist with additional Snapchat features: Spotlight, AR, Filters, Lenses, Bitmojis, Cameos, My Story posts.
• Track feedback and platform updates to improve performance.
• Publish to additional NBA social platforms when needed.

Skills

Vertical video content

Snapchat publishing

Social video production

Analytics & metrics

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Facebook Reels

Instagram Reels

TikTok

YouTube Shorts

Job description

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

Position Summary

This position is part of the NBA Social & Digital Content team which focuses on identifying, creating, distributing and publishing content to the NBA's social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. As the demand for content on the NBA's social platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast‑paced, innovative and collaborative environment, reaching social followers around the world.

The ideal candidate is a vertical video platform expert who understands the latest trends, how to create content on Snapchat and fully understands the publishing process on the platform. Not only do they understand Snapchat and its features, but they are also creative experts on building content for Facebook Reels, Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Stories across multiple platforms.

Lastly, this candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards or consuming short and long form content about the NBA.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide real-time game coverage by producing and publishing content for the NBA’s nightly and weekly Snapchat Shows (this may include working days, nights, weekends and holidays)
• Collaborate with an NBA video editor to produce the best moments from games and events by creating engaging video and adding storytelling captions
• Analyze platform metrics to optimize each show’s performance, which may require updating tile images and episode titles
• Actively content plan for the NBA’s weekly and nightly Snapchat Shows and related show content
• Assist with managing additional Snapchat platform features including Spotlight, AR, Stickers, Filters, Lenses, Bitmojis, Cameos, and My Story posts, for example
• Strategize, implement, and track Snapchat’s feedback, guidelines and platform updates to best increase performance metrics
• Ability to assist with publishing to additional NBA social platforms, when needed

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of creating content for and publishing to vertical video platforms with experience working for a sports brand, media organization or other entertainment brands
• Strong knowledge about the NBA, and is passionate about the storylines surroundings its players, coaches, teams, statistics, standings, and history of the league, as well as excellent understanding of basketball stats and analytics, the rules of the game and the history of the game
• Experience creating basketball content
• Strong understanding of the NBA’s social voice
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as this position may include working days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on the NBA calendar
• Ability to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment while handling critical tasks in a composed and timely mannerExcellent organizational and project management skills
• Great communication skills and ability execute feedback given
• Must be a team player who can work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred

Salary Range

$2,307.69/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 2026-27 season featured 125 international players from a record‑tying 43 countries across six continents. 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.