NBE NBA Entertainment

WORK OPTION: Remote_________________ As an Event Security Specialist, you will develop, lead, and implement security plans and logistics for global events. Creativity, planning, problem-solving, and the ability to navigate budget implications will ensure that the department provides appropriate and scalable security resources across a wide range of events. Your coordination with partners will maintain the safety of NBA staff, vendors, guests, players, and fans. Additionally, you will conduct investigations relating to on-court issues and operations supporting league games. You are a results-oriented team member with experience in personal and physical security strategies and investigative skills. You have a strong work ethic, and we encourage and support ambitious self-starters with strong social skills and the ability to work cohesively. We expect you to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity while positively engaging with various partners. You also embody the league's core values of integrity, teamwork, respect, and innovation. We are a nimble organization and look for leaders with a player-coach mindset and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and dig into the details. We advocate for those collaborating on contemporary ideas when building new innovative processes and strengthening existing protocols. This role is for a creative individual passionate about navigating the future with us. In addition to core responsibilities, you may lead or support key security focus areas based on organizational priorities. These may include league-specific security operations, international market leadership, or department-wide strategic initiatives. Focus areas are dynamic and may evolve over time. Major Responsibilities: Event Security Specialist - Build and execute security plans for various global events with internal and external resources. - Identify event vulnerabilities and develop analytical feedback and actionable strategies through critical thinking regarding security needs in challenging and emerging markets. - Create effective staffing and risk mitigation strategies to ensure effective security protocols and contingency plans are in place. - Manage budgets to provide scalable resources across multiple events. - Build a network of vendors who fully comply with national and international laws and regulations, professional standards, accepted business practices, and internal standards. - Conduct periodic reviews and cost-benefit analyses to identify event staffing efficiencies and provide senior executives with valuable insight that improves business planning and future strategic initiatives. - Implement department standard methodologies and incorporate innovative protocols that improve overall planning processes in a fast-paced environment. - Oversee assessments and review security planning documents for events globally. - Develop proficiencies and security standards that are aligned with industry benchmarks. - Conduct investigations involving game incidents, players, staff, and others as necessary and directed. - Participate in the security planning and on-site management of security at selected events, including league games, playoffs and finals, All-Star events, global games, drafts, and other special events. Strategic Portfolio Leadership - Lead and manage assigned security focus areas, which may include league operations, international regions, or department-wide initiatives. - Serve as a primary liaison with internal stakeholders, external partners, and law enforcement or security agencies relevant to assigned focus areas. - Ensure proactive and preventative security measures and contingency planning are integrated into broader business and event planning processes. - Conduct assessments, analysis, and planning for events, programs, or markets within assigned areas of responsibility. - Support and execute special projects, investigations, and cross-functional initiatives across the Event Security function. - Communicate effectively with senior leadership on key risks, initiatives, and findings. - Contribute to the development and implementation of security protocols, standards, and strategic initiatives across the organization. Required Education/Professional Experience - A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree is desirable. - Minimum of 10 years of previous relevant experience in global event security planning and a thorough grasp of crowd control and management strategies. - Minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience. - Formal education/training in security-related matters is a plus (i.e., ASIS, CPP) Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes - Prior experience with security and special event planning, threat assessment/risk analysis, and a thorough grasp of crowd control/management strategies. - Exceptional oral and written communication skills to prepare clear, comprehensive, and significant briefings and reports. - Ability to identify, establish, and maintain positive, constructive working relationships with business groups, law enforcement, and intelligence contacts; and must have a global network of security contacts. - Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail. - You have experience in mentorship and developing internal and external team members. - Confirmed knowledge and proficiency with various computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and ability to learn bespoke League applications. - Flexibility to travel as needed (both scheduled and for unplanned critical incident management); willingness to work flexible off hours. - Ability to organize data and prepare detailed reports of investigative findings. - Strong background in intelligence gathering, including familiarity with and use of online resources, investigative databases, subscription services, and public record checks. - Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality of sensitive information. - Proven expertise in conducting complex and varied criminal investigations. - Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal business groups, law enforcement contacts, and security services. - Great communicator and solid project manager, able to effectively prioritize and advance many projects happening simultaneously, often on tight deadlines - Strategic thinker with a service attitude, constantly working towards satisfying the needs of our constituents. Salary Range: $190,000-$210,000 Job Posting Title: Senior Director Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days. 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 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 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.

WORK OPTION: Remote_________________ This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months. Position Summary: This position is part of the NBA Social and Digital Content team, which focuses on identifying, creating, and publishing content to the NBA's social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. The ideal candidate is an active consumer of social media and understands the latest social trends and viral campaigns. Additionally, they are passionate about the game of basketball and how to connect with NBA fans through creative activations. They will help support the creative activations function of the NBA’s Social and Emerging Media team. Lastly, this candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards, or consuming short- and long-form content about the NBA. This is a project employee position. Major Responsibilities: - Support the NBA Social and Emerging Media Lead in day-to-day operations and content initiatives around creative activations and internal/partner campaigns for social and digital platforms - Maintain project tracking calendars to support team organization and execution timelines - Organize, maintain, and update notes, key documents, and other resource materials across projects - Assist in developing pitch decks and presentations - Communicate and collaborate with multiple internal departments to support cross-functional initiatives - Monitor social media trends, platforms, and fan engagement behaviors to help inform creative activations content strategy - Contribute ideas and creative input to enhance fan engagement and reach new audiences Required Skills/Knowledge: - Strong knowledge of the NBA, including players, teams, storylines, statistics, standings, history, and the league calendar; actively consumes NBA content on a daily basis - Understanding of the NBA’s social voice - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of platforms like Airtable and how to integrate AI into operational workflows - Ability to work effectively under deadlines and incorporate feedback quickly and accurately - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally as part of a team - Willingness to work a flexible schedule, as this position may include working days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on the NBA calendar Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred Salary Range: $2307.69/biweekly Job Posting Title: Project Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time. Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role. 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 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 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.

WORK OPTION: Remote_________________ This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months. Position Summary: This position is part of the NBA Social & Digital Content team which focuses on identifying, creating, distributing and publishing content to the NBA's social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. As the demand for content on the NBA's social platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment, reaching social followers around the world. The ideal candidate is an active consumer of Facebook or similar social content platforms and knows all the platform features, the latest trends and how to create content for the platform and its many content placements. This candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards and consuming short and long form content about the NBA. Major Responsibilities: - Publish content to the NBA’s Facebook pages by uploading video, still imagery or text-based content with copy, tags, thumbnails and additional publishing details (such as paid partnership information, etc.) during real-time game coverage and for additional content franchises. This may include publishing real-time content and scheduling content. - Assist with content planning for Reels, longform videos, photo albums, Stories, Broadcast Channels and more - Review content metrics and implement platform feedback to optimize content performance - Monitor NBA team and player Facebook pages for amplification on the NBA’s Facebook pages - Monitor trends on the platform - Ability to assist with similar publishing responsibilities on additional Meta platforms (Threads, Instagram, etc.) or other NBA social platforms when needed Required Skills/Knowledge: - Knowledge of Facebook at an expert level (including platform trends, how to publish, how to review metrics, etc.) and understands the way fans consume NBA content on the platform. Additionally, has an understanding of how to use other Meta platforms and tools (Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, Meta Quest, etc.). Must have experience publishing to Facebook or similar social content platform for a sports brand or media organization. - Knowledge of the NBA at an expert level with a strong understanding of the storylines surroundings its players, coaches, teams, statistics, standings, history of the league and the league’s calendar of events. Watches and consumes NBA basketball content on a daily and nightly basis. - Strong editorial background in basketball, basketball culture and other extensions of the game - Good understanding of the NBA’s social voice - Ability to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approach, as well as perform in a fast-paced environment while handling critical tasks - Ability to execute detailed feedback - Strong communication, organization and project management skills - Must be a team player who can work collaboratively - Willingness to work a flexible schedule as this position may include working days, nights, weekends and holidays based on the NBA calendar Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred Salary Range: $2307.69/biweekly Job Posting Title: Project Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time. Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role. 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 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 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.

WORK OPTION: Remote_________________ This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months. Position Summary: This position is part of the NBA Social & Digital Content team which focuses on identifying, creating, distributing and publishing content to the NBA's social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. As the demand for content on the NBA's social platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment, reaching social followers around the world. This is a project employee position. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational and project management skills and knows the latest social and digital platform trends. Additionally, they understand how to speak and write about the game of basketball, the NBA's players and teams and statistics and history around the game while maintaining the brand's voice. Lastly, this candidate has their finger on the pulse of the NBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards or consuming short and long form content about the NBA. Major Responsibility: - Assisting with content planning for the NBA social platforms, which includes: - Managing a content calendar - Developing content ideas around the NBA's top storylines and working with the Content Creation team to create content - Suggesting copy for video, graphics, and social posts - Distributing communication about content plans to publishing team - Keeping track of and distributing meeting notes around content plans - Staying on top of social trends to help inform the NBA's content creation for social platforms and bringing new ideas to the table for the NBA to further engage current fans and reach new audiences - Assisting with publishing to NBA social platforms, when needed Required Skills/Knowledge: - Strong knowledge about the NBA, and is passionate about the storylines surroundings its players, coaches, teams, statistics, standings, and history of the league - Excellent understanding of basketball stats and analytics, the rules of the game and the history of the game - Experience creating basketball content - Strong understanding of the NBA's social voice - Willingness to work a flexible schedule as this position may include working days, nights, weekends, and holidays based on the NBA calendar - Ability to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approach - Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment while handling critical tasks in a composed and timely manner - Excellent organizational and project management skills - Great communication skills and ability execute feedback given - Must be a team player who can work collaboratively Project Employee Benefits (Non NABET): Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time. Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role. Education: - Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field preferred Salary Range: $2,307.69/biweekly Job Posting Title: Project Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time. Eligibility Note: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role. 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 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 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.