Responsibilities

• Provide real-time game coverage by publishing to the NBA’s Reddit account by:
• Working closely with content creation team on a daily or nightly basis to identify, create and publish shortform content optimized for Reddit
• Writing copy for posts in lead-up to games, during games and postgame
• Assist with managing the NBA Reddit account page and developing content plans for the account
• Assist with managing additional platform features, such as creating Reddit AMA and more
• Assist with publishing content to additional NBA social platforms when needed

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the Reddit platform, the community, the way fans consume NBA content on the platform and platform data features
• Understanding of the NBA at an expert level – with strong knowledge of the rules of the game and the storylines surroundings its players, coaches, teams, statistics, standings and history
• Watches and consumes NBA basketball content on a daily and nightly basis and understands the league’s calendar of events
• Understanding of the NBA’s social voice
• Editorial background in basketball/sports with experience publishing to Reddit or an editorial-based social platform for a sports brand or media organization
• Ability to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with an organized and detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment
• Great communication skills and ability execute detailed feedback
• Must be a team player who can work collaboratively
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as this position may include working days, nights, weekends or holidays based on the NBA calendar
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred

Benefits

• 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.