NBA Lead at Underdog Sports

About the role and why it’s unique:

• Monitor real-time feed for injury news, lineup information, and practice reports
• React to news in a timely manner to power the Underdog Twitter feeds (@Underdog__NBA and @Underdog_WNBA)
• Produce comprehensive blurbs with actionable takeaways for each news item
• Ensure our admin resources are accurate and up-to-date
• Partner with Sports Information Managers on strategic decisions
• Reporting and planning team coverage weekly
• Leading team meetings, setting agendas, developing the editorial plan and strategy
• Assist the team with various tasks as needed

Who you are:

• 4+ years of experience covering the NBA
• Experience running a news account
• A self-motivated individual who is a quick learner with an attention to detail
• Passionate about breaking news
• Willingness to work nights and weekends around the sports calendar
• Possess extensive NBA knowledge
• Ability to process large amount of information at once in a timely manner

Even better if you have…

• Experience as a Team Lead
• Experience with TweetDeck

Our target starting base salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $95,000, plus target equity. The starting base salary will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s skills and experience, among other things.

What we can offer you:

• Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NBA season)
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• A $500 home office allowance
• A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
• 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents