Project Employee, Communications

Position Summary:
The Project Employee, Communications & Legal – NBA LATAM will support the NBA Latin America team in executing strategic communications and legal coordination efforts across the region. This role will support the NBA Latin America team in implementing year-round targeted PR plans, handling media credential requests, and coordinating legal documentation processes. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Communications Support
  • Assist with year-round communications strategy for Latin America business (events, partnership announcements, etc.) and basketball initiatives, driving interest and awareness for each
  • Assist in developing, editing, translating and internally approving press materials, including but not limited to press releases, media advisories, key messages, Q&As and executive remarks
  • Work closely with Latin America and international PR teams on pre-, onsite, and post-event publicity efforts for marquee events including NBA international games, Basketball Without Borders, Jr. NBA clinics, partnership announcements, player visits, etc.
  • Establish relationships with key media contacts; continue to build existing media relationships
  • Assist in managing Latin American media inquiries and requests, including game credential process
  • Monitor daily media stories (print, online, TV) related to NBA in Latin America and distribute to various business groups 
• Legal Support
  • Assist on standard agreements (include information/details/fees)
  • Review documents required for due diligence processes.
  • Control agreements and due diligence expiration dates.
  • Work closely with Latin America team to establish best practices.

Required Education/Professional Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Media Studies, Marketing, Business Administration, or Law
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in PR/Communications/Law or related discipline with functional knowledge of and expertise in implementing market-based strategies
• Familiarity with legal documentation processes is a plus
• Experience with project management and stakeholder (internal/external) coordination

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

• Exceptional writing and communication skills in Portuguese, Spanish and English
• Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with AP style and ability to draft and translate documents
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks/projects and meet all deadlines
• Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, thorough
• Team player and positive attitude
• Ability to travel as needed
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office)
• Basketball knowledge, experience and/or affinity a plus

Salary Range:

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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 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries.  NBA Digital's assets include NBA TV, , 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.