Coordinator, Basketball Communications

This position will handle a variety of roles in the Basketball Communications department. Responsibilities include writing and editing, designing and producing media guides, maintaining NBA Media Central (the league’s media-only website), working with media to generate stories and helping on site at big events.

This individual will be a creative, highly organized self-starter who embraces new challenges, makes sound decisions in a fast-paced environment and shows strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Major Responsibilities:

• Write and edit press releases for all three leagues (NBA, WNBA, NBA D-League)
• Design media guides and reference books with a focus on improving presentation
• Create unique content for NBA Media Central that highlights the NBA, WNBA and NBA D-League
• Ensure that Media Central is current, dynamic and easy to navigate
• Generate storylines related to on-court themes and trends for internal and external use
• Help develop an editorial content plan to align with NBA PR efforts
• Offer on-site assistance for PR event management (Finals, All-Star, Draft, etc.)
• Establish and maintain relationships with local, national and international media
• Draft key messages and background documents for senior executives
• Update record books and fact sheets
• Prepare special graphics for use on Media Central and in press materials
• Provide copy-editing assistance in the Communications department and other departments as needed
• Use statistical research and analysis to tell stories and reinforce messaging
• Execute special projects, as assigned

Required Experience & Knowledge:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Acrobat)
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high comfort level working as part of a team and individually
• Knowledge of the NBA, WNBA and NBA D-League
• Understanding of how to put statistics into context
• Familiarity with the WordPress content management system preferred
• Basic understanding of HTML a plus
• Minimum 3 years of experience in communications or a related field

Educational Background Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism or a related field