Job Description

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Position Summary

As a Project Employee (Workflow Development), you will help streamline Content Operations processes by building, maintaining, and improving the tools the team relies on. Using programming and spreadsheet skills, you will automate manual work, keep data accurate, and work with DevOps and Cybersecurity teams to launch new tools securely.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain spreadsheet automations and web applications that streamline shoot scheduling, camera crew coordination, footage tracking, and other content production workflows.
• Partner with operational teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop integrations that connect systems, automate data flows, and reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Cybersecurity teams to deploy, secure, and launch applications.
• Transform complex datasets into reports, dashboards, and visualizations that support planning and decision-making.
• Troubleshoot issues, support users, and improve tools as operational needs evolve.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Proficiency in Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, and React.
• Experience with standard web frameworks (e.g., HTML, Advanced Javascript/Typescript)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with API integration and web scraping
• Experience with code maintenance, version control, and documentation

Preferred Experience

• AWS experience (e.g., Cognito, Lambda, S3, RDS)
• Proficiency in MongoDB is a strong plus
• Experience developing mobile applications or adapting web applications for mobile platforms
• Working knowledge of Docker containerization, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines through GitHub Actions
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
• Superior level of basketball and historical knowledge

Educational Background Required

Bachelor’s degree required

Salary Range:

$25/hr

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.

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 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 2026-27 season featured 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents. The NBA's digital 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 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. The NBA's Tap to Watch provides seamless access to local, national and global live game telecasts via the NBA App, NBA.com, third-party digital platforms and NBA partner platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social impact platform, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.