About the Role
NBAT2 is redefining basketball culture at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and digital experiences. We are looking for a hands-on video producer who lives and breathes gaming, has deep knowledge of NBA 2K, and understands how to create viral, interactive content experiences. You will sit at the center of gaming and content, making sure NBAT2 leads the charge in innovative, fan-driven engagement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end to end content creation of YouTube-first, gaming formats featuring NBA 2K and other videogames, including ideating new concepts that adhere to our brand and content strategy, overseeing pre-production, filming, and post-production, and collaborating with the social team on release strategy.
- Work closely with the Head of Talent and talent team to produce new digital formats featuring external talent, including NBA players, creators, and celebrities.
- Monitor analytics and adjust strategies based on audience engagement data.
- Stay up to date on trends in the gaming content space, ensuring that NBAT2 is plugged into larger conversations and staying at the cutting edge of gaming-focused entertainment.
Requirements
- 5+ years producing YouTube videos, preferably in the gaming space.
- Deep knowledge of NBA 2K.
- Strong understanding of YouTube algorithms, SEO, and analytics.
- Proficiency in camera equipment, video production, editing software (Adobe Premiere, etc.).
- Ability to write compelling scripts and develop creative video concepts.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Passion for digital media, storytelling, and audience engagement.
- Candidates based in NYC preferred, open to candidates in Los Angeles
Skills
- Video Production
- YouTube
- Gaming
- NBA 2K
- Content Creation
- Pre-production
- Filming
- Post-production
- Social Media
- Talent Management
- Analytics
- SEO
- Camera Equipment
- Adobe Premiere
- Scriptwriting
- Project Management
- Digital Media
- Storytelling
- Audience Engagement
Location
- New York City
- Los Angeles
Work Type
- Remote (1 day/week)
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $53-$70/hour
Benefits
- Annual discretionary performance bonus
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Fertility and family-forming assistance
- Wellbeing allowance
- Educational assistance
- Mental health coaching/therapy
- Tax advantaged accounts (HSA, healthcare/dependent care FSAs)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time, personal days)
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
