Senior Content Production Manager – FIFA

About the job

Department: Communications & PR

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Zurich

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These Are Your Key Tasks

  • The management and maintenance of a global digital newsroom across three geographical zones, able to operate and function 24/7.
  • Distribution of social, multimedia and editorial assets across owned, earned and shared channels, utilising Communications platforms and services.
  • Leading a “multimedia first” approach of content curation, ensuring economies of scale through strong content briefs and multi-platform publication planning.
  • Supporting senior management messaging, content curation, speeches and presentations.
  • Working with Corporate Communications, and other members of the Communications division, on strategies for content gathering, aligning with the Head of Content Production on budgetary matters and business priorities.
  • Strategic support of Campaigns content delivery.
  • Organisation and proactive management of the Inside FIFA areas of FIFA.com, using economies of scale in the relevant languages.
  • Supporting both the Director of Communications and Head of Content Production in the timely delivery of video assets for FIFA institutional events, such as meetings of the FIFA Council, FIFA Congress, The BEST FIFA Football Awards etc.

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The Specific Competencies We Require For This Position Are

  • Ability to think for the division and organisation, beyond the Content Production team.
  • Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle conflictual situations.
  • Ability to develop and motivate a team.
  • Representing Communications / Content Production with the President and Secretary General.
  • Excellent communicator and listener.
  • Willing to learn new skills and take on challenges.
  • Discreet.
  • Analytical.
  • Pragmatic.
  • Flexible and open.
  • Loyal, honest and trustworthy.
  • Able to balance strategic and operational work and tasks.
  • Creative and innovative
  • Fluent in English and proficient in at least one other official FIFA language.

Perks & Benefits

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

Apply here.

UEFA Social Video Editor – InCrowd

About the job

The details…

  • The Social Video Editor will perform the dual role of content creation and platform / community management, with a proposed 70:30 split between the two disciplines.
  • 70%: creating and publishing TikTok-ready content on official UEFA competition accounts, along with short-form and story content across other vertical video platforms and products.
  • 30%: platform management and owning the whole content circle: planning, creating, posting, analysing and reporting.
  • Focused mainly on the UEFA Conference League, there will be expectation to also work across other competitions such as the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and UEFA EURO.
  • The role will also require on-site content capture at various UEFA competition matches and draws, as well as at UEFA sponsor events and access days.
  • This is a permanent role, based in our London office with hybrid working options available.

Who are you?

  • A social native with a flair for video ideation, creation and distribution, you will plan, create and publish bespoke short-form and story content across multiple platforms and formats, primarily TikTok, but also on other vertical video-oriented platforms and products.
  • You will marry the two areas of content creation and platform management by displaying a talent for repurposing great football content cleverly and specifically, and having an innate understanding of how to use platform features to achieve optimum results.
  • You will feed into an integrated publishing calendar to ensure channels are consistently populated with best in class, innovative content that builds the client’s brand and global reputation at all times.
  • You have the capability to fulfil the client’s responsibilities to sponsors and key stakeholders via posting of branded video content.
  • You will contribute to the continuous improvement of content performance through social insights & best practices, and act on them accordingly.

We need you to have…

  • Experience in creating compelling social video content and social stories, particularly in a vertical format and within a live environment
  • Well versed in video production software and digital tools, primarily Adobe Premiere Pro. Other Creative Suite tools (e.g. Photoshop) would be advantageous.
  • Background in social media platform and community management, specifically TikTok, with experience in planning and analytics
  • Understanding of deliverables across multiple platforms and aspect ratios, and how a consumer will experience the video on those specific platforms
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive both individually and within a team environment
  • Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when under pressure
  • Able to provide examples of particularly creative / engaging social media posts
  • Deep knowledge of (and passion for) football and in particular European football
  • Awareness / understanding of all major the social platforms’ analytics tools

Who are we?

InCrowd is a data-led sports marketing company, but first and foremost, we are sports fans. We understand the unrivalled passion and dedication of supporters towards the clubs, leagues and players they care about.

We use technology to capture real-time fan consumption data and have enterprise-scale third-party data integrations enabling our clients to gain a better understanding of their fans, going well beyond who they are and delving deeper into their behavioural habits and fan characteristics. We link data to marketing through our proprietary digital experience platform which makes it easy for our clients to activate data-powered campaigns. This approach allows our clients to deliver relevant and timely content and marketing messages to fans, vastly enhancing the fan experience whilst achieving commercial objectives.

We work with multiple sports organisations and clubs including; Formula 1, ECB, 10 Premier League / Championship football clubs, Rugby Football League, Premiership Rugby & Sky Sports. We have seen rapid growth in our nine-year history and have over 100 staff based in London and Brighton and now the US, Australia and South Africa.

This role will be challenging and offers a rare opportunity to be part of a fast-growing business offering progression potential, opportunity and personal growth.

What will InCrowd be doing for you?

InCrowd offers a healthy, friendly and creative environment. This role will be based in our London office but a hybrid of office and working from home is possible.

We are proud of our culture and excited about the next steps for the company.

We also offer:

Company benefits.

Support for additional training and education.

Social events.

Opportunity for significant career progression in a fast-developing team.

Up for the challenge?

Send us your CV and something that shows us why you’re perfect for the role. This can be anything; an email, a video or perhaps a case study of previous work….. we want to find out more about you. Email everything to jobs@incrowdsports.com and we’ll be in touch.

Branded Content Producer – Manchester City FC

About the job

Closing Date of Applications – 15/07/2024

Our Story

Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of twelve clubs across the world. City Football Group also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.

Our Winning Team

Our purpose is to empower better lives through football. We are proud of the role City Football Group clubs play in their localities, delivering positive economic, social and environmental impact through our operations and through programmes and activities that bring about meaningful, lasting change.

The Branded Content Producer will play a crucial role in creating high-quality, engaging content that resonates with our fanbase and meets the needs of our commercial partners.

This involves producing compelling videos that subtly incorporate brand messaging. Working alongside Manchester City’s commercial partners, the focus is on storytelling that entertains and engages our audience, allowing a brand’s identity to shine through in an organic and authentic way.

The content can range from short-form TikTok clips to long-form documentaries, showcasing the versatility and creativity required in this role.

You will be responsible for all aspects of content production, from ideation to publication, with a hands-on approach to post-production expected. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Your Impact

  • Content Production: Plan, produce, and edit a range of branded content projects that enhance audience engagement and meet the requirements of our commercial partners.
  • Editing: You will be expected to edit to a high standard the content you and your colleagues shoot across our production schedule, utilizing advanced editing skills to create polished and professional content using Adobe Premiere Pro and other relevant software.
  • Hands-on Filming: Operate cameras and other filming equipment to capture high-quality video content, ensuring all shoots are aligned with brand guidelines and objectives.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Commercial Media Producers, Managers, and Creative Director to develop innovative content ideas that align with partner strategies and budget constraints.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing project outcomes through technical expertise and strategic insights.
  • Trend Integration: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in social media and branded content, incorporating new ideas to keep our content fresh and relevant.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Be prepared to work non-standard hours, including some weekends, to accommodate the filming schedule of football events.

What we are looking for

Essential

  • Strong knowledge of all areas of production, including Adobe Premiere Pro and camera operation.
  • Proven experience managing multiple creative projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrable experience in a professional production environment.
  • Strong ideation skills and the ability to work effectively in a multi-camera environment.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Experience in producing branded content, and working in sports media.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms and trends, particularly TikTok and Instagram.
  • Previous experience in football content production.
  • Any other knowledge or ability across the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Language skills in Spanish, or any other language.

Apply here.

Content Protection Manager – LALIGA

About the job

Descripción del puesto:

We are looking for 3 new colleagues to join our Dubai office as Content Protection Manager:

Functions:

  • Work and collaborate with local authorities for the implementation of dynamic and live blocking in UAE.
  • Track websites, forums and messaging groups in search of Apps, web pages, IPTV systems that allow viewing audiovisual content illegally in the UAE.
  • Identify, test or verify new sources of piracy, Apps, forums, etc., in the UAE market, also identifying possible links with other countries.
  • Detect most relevant illegal APPs and APKs in UAE and Middle East region, shall install Apps/APKs, collect evidence and report to official and alternative stores.
  • Perform daily shopping of services and devices that are linked to piracy in UAE, obtaining the necessary technical information for reporting, blocking or service disruption. Have a fluent level of Arabic to be able to maintain a direct interlocution with the pirates.
  • Conduct ongoing analysis of the audio-visual fraud situation in UAE, identifying sports organizations and broadcasters most affected by audio-visual fraud.
  • Infiltration and analysis of information in instant messaging groups, WhatsApp, Telegram, Dircord and other platforms, reporting to these companies groups when appropriate.
  • Providing legal and technical support in legal proceedings related to audiovisual fraud cases in UAE, collecting and presenting technical evidence.

Requirements:

  • The person joining the position must be located in Dubai.
  • Native Arabic
  • High English proficiency
  • Background in computer science or Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering
  • Previous experience in anti-piracy
  • Experience in social media and/or mobile App

Apply here.

Senior Communications Manager – The Premier League

Overview

The Premier League’s communications team is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to support the wide-ranging operations of the Communications Department. The right candidate will be motivated, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should have a strong background in communications.

The role will require the candidate to work with the relevant Premier League departments, clubs and external stakeholders to help promote the League, responding to media and proactive communications planning.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Rule Book as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working system also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits three days a week. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

  • Day-to-day management of the press office function within the communications department
  • Acting as one of the main contacts for journalists, delivering timely and accurate responses according to the daily news agenda with particular responsibility for football media
  • Working with senior colleagues across various departments, devising and delivering media handling strategies and ensuring media messaging is aligned with the Premier League’s policy positions. Departments include but not limited to Commercial, Media, Legal and Policy
  • Working closely with the Director of News and Corporate Communications, Director of Public Relations and key Premier League departments to identify media opportunities to promote the Premier League
  • Assist and support the Premier League and Clubs on all communications needs – from news handling to preparing statements, briefs, media releases and organising media events
  • Work with the communications team in ensuring internal communications materials are of a high standard and that briefing documents are regularly reviewed

Requirements for the role

  • Extensive experience working in communications and the media industry
  • Proven track record in developing and delivering world-class media handling and communications strategies
  • Excellent understanding of football, the industry and an appreciation of the Premier League’s structure, policies, issues and context in the industry
  • Excellent writing ability
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Responsive and accurate with the ability to work to short deadlines and under pressure
  • Good interpersonal skills and confidence to deal with senior internal and external figures in a professional manner
  • Availability for out of hours work as required, in accordance with our flexi-working guidelines

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 15 July 2024.

ICC launches ITT process for the appointment of a Marketing and Public Relations Services Partner for ICC Events 2024-2026 in South Asia


The ICC would like to invite proposals from interested and qualified applicants to create, develop and implement an integrated Marketing and PR campaign to drive global awareness for the following events:

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Bangladesh

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India & Sri Lanka

Applicants should possess extensive experience in Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations in South Asian markets, demonstrating a proven track record of crafting successful, innovative, and captivating consumer campaigns for renowned sporting events or other significant global occasions.

Expressions of interest are sought only from organisations who have the appropriate logistical and infrastructure competence, resources and financial capability to deliver the campaign to a world-class standard.

Interested applicants should request the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document by submitting the following information by email no later than 10h00 Gulf Standard Time on Tuesday 7 May 2024 to marketingITT@icc-cricket.com with the subject line “REQUEST FOR ITT – Marketing and Public Relations Partner ICC Events 2024 to 2026, South Asia.”

All interested applicants should submit, by email, the following:

Full legal name, company number and registered address;
Full name of primary contact at the interested company and office address of primary contact (if different from the company registered address) including a phone number and an email address;
Tax Registration Number if the interested company’s registered office is in the UAE; and
Any other relevant contact information.
Once the required information is received by the ICC, interested parties will receive a Letter to Interested Parties including a Non-Disclosure Agreement for signature and return, together with further instructions, before being issued with any of the tender documents.

  • Applicants are reminded that these dates may be amended by ICC, in its absolute discretion, for whatever reason and at any time.

Video Content Creator – Table Tennis England

Title: Video Content Creator
Status: Full-time, permanent
Remuneration: £23k – £28k depending on experience
Department: Engagement
Reporting into: Digital Engagement Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: Negotiable, this role will require frequent travel nationally and will involve weekend work

ROLE PURPOSE:


This is an important and very visible role within the organisation, supporting us to fulfil our Pledge to create greater connectivity across our community, making table tennis more visible to fans, inspiring our audience and showcasing the sport.


Your focus will be on creating exciting
and engaging video content aimed at
both our existing audience and a new
fan base, in England, Great Britain and
abroad. You will lead on the live streaming
and content creation from key table
tennis events across the country. This
will therefore require you to work some
evenings and weekends when the majority
of events take place and be able to travel
nationally.
You will work closely with our partners
Joymo who provide the platform for TTE.
TV, our production partners, freelance staff
and, key stakeholders such as our Senior
British League Premier Clubs, WTT and the
ETTU. You will also need to develop trusted
and close relationships internally with our
events team, our senior and pathway
England players, coaches and support
staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:


•Working with the Digital Engagement Manager
to create a TTE.TV Content Plan
•Execution of the TTE.TV Content Plan including;

  • Delivering high quality live streamed
    content of TTE hosted events, working
    with venue partners to ensure the
    technical infrastructure to enable this and
    production partners as relevant
  • Working with players, clubs, coaches,
    content collaborators and other partners
    and stakeholders to organise and create
    high quality video content, including high
    quality live streaming
    •Working with colleagues to utilise all of the
    TTE digital channels and technology to market
    TTE.TV and drive engagement on the platform.
    •Adapting and repurposing content
    and communications to enable greater
    engagement
    •Working with the Senior Designer to create
    graphics, infographics, imagery, and other
    digital assets to support content ideas
    •Contribute to enhancing brand perception
    and sport presentation through relevant
    work, ensuring great customer experience,
    functionality and reputation

Social and Digital Content Lead – NBA

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.

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 worldwide.

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.

Hybrid at the NBA is defined as a role that is expected to be on-site Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Position Summary:

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.This position is part of the Social, Digital, and Original Content group which focuses on identifying, crafting, distributing, and publishing content for the NBA’s social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. This position supports the NBA, WNBA, G League, and the NBA 2K League. As the demand for content on each league’s social and digital platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast paced, creative, and collaborative environment. This is a full-time position based out of the Secaucus, New Jersey office.

Major Responsibility:

  • Oversee the nightly content creation process, output & distribution across NBA, WNBA, G League, NBA 2K League and Jr NBA Championships
  • Support the development of owned-and-operated and direct-to-consumer content strategy
  • Work with the Digital and Social Content team to develop a content plan for priority tentpole events throughout the NBA season
  • Communicate content trends and industry shifts, including implications and recommendations, to internal and external partners
  • Oversee a team of content creators and editors
  • Point person for the Content Creation team when handling Partnership requests during the NBA season and ideating on new franchises to help bring in additional revenue.
  • Point person for issue-spotting & trouble-shooting video content
  • Coordinate content coverage for live events with league platform owners
  • Actively participate in individual league & department meetings to better understand how content can best support multiple business objectives

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the NBA, WNBA, G League, NBA 2K League & Jr NBA Championships and the players, coaches, and teams 7+ years of experience developing and creating content for a major brand
  • Experience managing a large team of creators
  • Have knowledge of basketball analytics and the rules of the game
  • Background in digital, social, photos and graphics production/editing or video content production
  • Strong writing and communication skills, as well as ability to execute editorial judgment
  • Ability and willingness to work on 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
  • Created and managed social accounts or social activations on behalf of a major brand
  • Understand social analytics & trends to know the best types of content to use on respective platforms

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field preferred

The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.

The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, 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.

About The NBA

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 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 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 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

Digital Content Strategy & Analytics Lead – NBA

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.

Position Summary: This position is part of a growing Digital Content Strategy & Business Intelligence team whose mission is to provide data-backed direction on how the NBA can best exploit content in pursuit of its business goals. In this specific role, your responsibility will be to lead content reporting and optimization across social and digital platforms. Your focus will be on enabling better data-driven decision-making through analytics for the Content, Product and Strategy teams focused on increasing engagement, retention, and revenue across our digital properties. Success in the role requires a keen ability to connect dots, tell stories through data and close the gap between research and actionable insights.

Major Responsibility:

  • Oversee and manage weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting of content performance across the social and digital assets of the NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K League and NBA G League
  • Contribute data-driven strategies to drive the growth of NBA fans and subscribers through innovative product features, content initiatives, and marketing/communication efforts
  • Research and analyze performance by content type, platform, demographics, etc. that drive critical decision-making
  • Collaborate with data strategy team to build and maintain visual dashboards that track key initiatives, enable self-service data discovery and help communicate findings across the company
  • Provide strategic recommendations to Content publishers, Product managers, business strategy and marketing leads based on content analysis
  • Research platform trends (i.e. new social platform features), competitive performance across brands and user behavior (i.e. change in consumption patterns over time across certain demographics) to inform NBA’s holistic content strategy approach
  • Communicate insights and recommendations to leadership in a clear and concise manner

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • 4+ years working in an analytical, research or content marketing role
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct data analysis, deliver actionable insights, and work directly with stakeholders to implement and measure recommended actions
  • Knowledge of and experience with social media and digital analytics, listening and measurement tools (i.e. – Adobe, CrowdTangle, Facebook Insights, YouTube Analytics, etc.)
  • Experience with data visualization platforms such as Tableau and Power BI is preferred Working knowledge of SQL, Python or R is a plus Technology-savvy with an understanding of evolving media and content landscape and trends
  • Oversee and manage weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting of content performance across the social and digital assets of the NBA, WNBA, NBA 2K League and NBA G League
  • Contribute data-driven strategies to drive the growth of NBA fans and subscribers through innovative product features, content initiatives, and marketing/communication efforts
  • Research and analyze performance by content type, platform, demographics, etc. that drive critical decision-making
  • Collaborate with data strategy team to build and maintain visual dashboards that track key initiatives, enable self-service data discovery and help communicate findings across the company
  • Provide strategic recommendations to Content publishers, Product managers, business strategy and marketing leads based on content analysis
  • Research platform trends (i.e. new social platform features), competitive performance across brands and user behavior (i.e. change in consumption patterns over time across certain demographics) to inform NBA’s holistic content strategy approach
  • Communicate insights and recommendations to leadership in a clear and concise manner
  • Knowledge of basketball and a passion for the NBA and sports is helpful and welcome

Education:Bachelor’s DegreeSalary Range: [[$160,000.00 – $180,000.00]]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.

FAST Programming & Content Distribution – NFL

The NFL is looking for a Manager of FAST Programming & Content Distribution to support the NFL’s rapidly expanding video distribution business. The ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable NFL fan with meaningful experience in video encoding and delivery workflows as well as some experience in content strategy.

This role, which sits within NFL Media’s Content Strategy & Audience Development team, will oversee the content planning and operations of “NFL Channel”, a 24/7 live digital video stream, which is distributed across multiple Free Ad Supported TV (FAST) platforms as well as NFL Media-owned properties. The operation of “NFL Channel” requires an ability to collaborate with a diverse set of NFL departments, from technical operations to business development groups, as well as the ability to effectively document and communicate programming plans to FAST distribution partners. Additionally, this role will support NFL Media’s direct-to-consumer products, global video syndication, and content workflows & asset management.

Th is role is an exciting opportunity to support a growing business in a dynamic media landscape and entertain NFL fans across the world.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and maintain the content strategy and programming operations of NFL Channel and ensure all content, metadata tags, ad breaks, etc. is actively represented on a 24/7 live linear stream
  • Provide feedback, trends & tailored programming strategies that maximize fan engagement and revenue opportunities
  • Develop & m aintain strong partner relationships with all FAST & Syndication Partners.
  • Work with Product & Engineering teams to create optimal workflows for all programs related to NFL FAST channel
  • Help create the p romotion strategy and execution plan for NFL Channel programming across Owned & Operated and partner channels
  • Manage DAI workflow on channel assets to ensure streams are appropriately triggering video ads across all platforms
  • Support asset management and syndication of on-demand video content to our partner organizations
  • Edit, upload, and syndicate NFL game highlight content using cloud-based editing software and custom NFL content management systems
  • Ensure all NFL video content is properly populated with relevant metadata, compelling SEO-Friendly titles/captions, relevant tags & delivery to respective partners and NFL Clubs.
  • Archive NFL digital video original and historical video content to our cloud storage system
  • Responsible for assisting in cutting VOD content from NFL Network shows and posting to NFL digital platforms
  • Assist in hiring, overseeing & training contingent and season staff each season

Salary / Pay Range

  • This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Required Qualifications

  • Vast knowledge of NFL teams, personnel and storylines
  • Expertise in FAST Business & Digital Trends
  • Must be available to flexible hours according to the NFL events calendar including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays and special events/instances of breaking news
  • Strong journalism skills (spelling, headline creation, grammar, AP Style etc.)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
  • Ability to learn new technical workflows

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous editing experience on Adobe Premiere preferred but not required
  • Intermediate experience in digital media workflows (content creation, metadata, content programming)
  • Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Must be based in Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, or willing to relocate
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

  • Elite communication and organization skills
  • Strong knowledge of NFL teams, personnel, history and storylines
  • Knowledge of Adobe Premiere a plus
  • Knowledge of trending storylines in sports, news & culture

Physical Demands

  • N/A

Travel

  • 5-20 days per year

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

  • 40 hours per week, holidays, and weekends
  • The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.
  • The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.