WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week._________________This position is within a unionized bargaining unit and union membership will be required. Assignment end dates are tentative and subject to change.Position Summary:The Game Recap Editor, Content Creation will be a key member of the NBA’s Social & Digital, Content Creation team, responsible for producing compelling, platform-optimized video content across a variety of digital and social channels. This role requires a creative and technically skilled editor who can craft engaging content for YouTube, NBA App, Instagram, X, TikTok, and other platforms, while also supporting game recaps, promotional campaigns, and branded/sponsored content. The ideal candidate is a digital native with a passion for basketball and a deep understanding of how to tell stories that resonate with diverse audiences across formats and platforms.Major Responsibilities:Edit game recaps, highlight reels, and player features with a strong sense of pacing, music, and storytelling.Identify elements and potential storylines from NBA live games and tentpole events throughout the season from the NBA’s Content Command Center (This include nights and weekends).Ability to storyboard, create scripts for voiceovers, and shot sheets to follow the gmae storyCollaborate with producers, content creators, and designers to develop platform-specific video content.Edit promotional and branded content for league initiatives, theme weeks, and tentpole events (e.g., NBA Cup, All-Star, Playoffs).Edit and deliver high-quality video content for multiple platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, NBA App and NBA.com.Maintain brand consistency and editorial standards across all content.Stay current with trends in sports media, social video, and editing techniques to keep NBA content fresh and relevant.Ensure all videos meet NBA standards and are optimized for engagementManage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.Actively participating in content planning for all league’s social and digital platformsRequired Skills/Knowledge:Deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the NBA, WNBA and G League and their players, coaches, and teamsBackground in digital, social, photos and graphics production/editing or video content productionStrong writing and communication skills, as well as ability to execute editorial judgmentExperience with creating branded and sponsored content for external clients Strong knowledge of and active use of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTubeStrong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop and After EffectsAbility and willingness to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approachAbility and willingness to work both independently and as part of a teamAbility to work nights, weekends, and during live events as neededExperience Needed:3+ years of experience in video editing, preferably in sports or entertainment.Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and other relevant tools.Strong understanding of social media platforms and what performs well on each.Portfolio of video work is ideal.Educational Background Required:Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.Salary Range:$29.76/hrJob Posting Title:ProjectEmployees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in Union-sponsored employee benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, disability, and group term life insurance, dependent care assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.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.About the NBAThe 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.