Editor

The Game Recap Editor, Content Creation is a key member of the NBA's Social & Digital, Content Creation team, responsible for producing compelling, platform-optimised video content across a variety of digital and social channels. The role involves crafting engaging content for YouTube, the NBA App, Instagram, X, TikTok and other platforms, while also supporting game recaps, promotional campaigns and branded or 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.

• 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 Centre, including nights and weekends.
• Storyboard, create scripts for voiceovers and produce shot sheets to follow the game story.
• Collaborate 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 such as the NBA Cup, All-Star and the Playoffs.
• Edit and deliver high-quality video content for multiple platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, the NBA App and NBA.com.
• Maintain brand consistency and editorial standards, ensuring all videos meet NBA standards and are optimised for engagement.
• Stay current with trends in sports media, social video and editing techniques to keep NBA content fresh and relevant.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Actively participate in content planning for all of the league's social and digital platforms.

• Deep knowledge of and passion for the NBA, WNBA and G League and their players, coaches and teams.
• Background in digital, social, photos and graphics production/editing or video content production.
• Strong writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to execute editorial judgment.
• Experience 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 YouTube.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects.
• Ability and willingness to work to deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and during live events as 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Media Production, Communications, Digital Media or a related field.

• A portfolio of video work is ideal.

• Eligible employees currently have the option of working remotely one day per week.
• This position is within a unionised bargaining unit and union membership will be required.
• Assignment end dates are tentative and subject to change.

• $29.76/Hr

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in union-sponsored employee benefit programs.
• Union-sponsored benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and group term life insurance.
• Dependent care assistance is available.
• A 401(k) retirement plan is offered.