Nia Gibson
About Nia Gibson
Nia Gibson is a Broadcast Associate at the NBA, contributing to best practices projects and monitoring broadcasts. She has a diverse background in digital content, sports journalism, and marketing.
Current Position at NBA
Nia Gibson currently works at the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a Broadcast Associate. She has held this role from 2021 and is based in New York, New York. In her capacity as a Broadcast Associate, Nia monitors broadcasts from various NBA content platforms and contributes to projects aimed at improving best practices for NBA broadcast content. She also writes detailed recap reports for nationally televised NBA games and prepares content reports covering numerous sports productions.
Previous Role at Overtime
Before joining the NBA, Nia Gibson worked as a Digital Content Assistant at Overtime. This role spanned from 2020 to 2021 for 9 months in New York, New York. During her time at Overtime, she was responsible for assisting in the creation and management of digital content, likely contributing to the brand's online presence and engagement.
Past Experience in Sports Media
Nia Gibson has accumulated diverse experience in sports media through various roles. She interned at CNYCentral WSTM NBC3, WTVH CBS5 & CW6 as a Sports Intern in 2020 for 6 months in Syracuse, New York. She also contributed to Backsportspage.com as a Social Media Intern and Writer from 2018 to 2019 for 5 months in the Greater New York City Area. In these roles, she built valuable skills related to sports journalism and social media management.
Educational Background
Nia Gibson pursued her Master's degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism with a Sports Communications Emphasis at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, completing it in 2020. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Communications and Rhetorical Studies from the Syracuse University - College of Visual and Performing Arts, completing the program in 2019. She also holds a High School Diploma in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Lawrence Woodmere Academy, where she studied from 2011 to 2015.
Leadership Roles
In addition to her professional roles, Nia Gibson has demonstrated leadership abilities. She served as the Vice President / Social Media & Website Chair for the NABJ - SU Chapter at the National Association of Black Journalists from 2017 to 2018 for seven months in Syracuse, New York. In this role, she managed the chapter's social media presence and website, showcasing her capability in digital communication and organizational leadership.