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Joel Ortiz

Summary

Results-oriented digital media strategist with 8+ years in professional sports. Expertise in developing impactful content, managing publishing workflows, and analyzing audience engagement. Knowledgeable in basketball culture and fan behavior, with a strong record of supporting league initiatives and enhancing global audience engagement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CRM Specialist

PrizePicks
Remote
11.2024 - Current

Design and execute segmented engagement campaigns to drive retention and user engagement.

  • Analyzed campaign and audience performance data to identify trends and optimize messaging for improved engagement outcomes.
  • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, analytics, product, and creative teams to align communication strategies and campaign objectives.
  • Conducted A/B testing and audience experimentation, enhancing messaging effectiveness and customer interaction across digital platforms.
  • Monitored engagement metrics, providing actionable insights to internal stakeholders that supported strategic decision-making.

Digital & Social Publisher

National Basketball Association
Secaucus
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Executed global push notification and in-app campaigns reaching 12M+ users across 215+ countries.Developed and published real-time digital content around NBA games, league initiatives, tentpole events, and international programming across high-traffic digital and social platforms.
  • Collaborated with editorial, communications, social, product, and video teams to enhance league-wide messaging strategies and drive audience engagement initiatives.
  • Created clear, engaging, and accessible multimedia content tailored for diverse global audiences across the NBA ecosystem.
  • Managed live publishing workflows under tight deadlines, ensuring editorial accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand standards.
  • Monitored fan engagement trends and social conversation patterns to inform content priorities and refine audience strategy.
  • Assisted in the rollout and promotion of major league initiatives including the revamped NBA App, Play-In Tournament coverage, NBA Draft, and International games.

Editorial Producer

Major League Baseball
New York
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Produced and managed real-time editorial content across MLB digital platforms while ensuring speed, accuracy, and editorial consistency.
  • Worked directly with reporters and contributors from all 30 MLB clubs to coordinate breaking news coverage and digital storytelling initiatives.
  • Developed engaging multimedia story packages utilizing video, photography, headlines, and interactive content.
  • Monitored audience engagement and content performance trends to optimize digital storytelling and publishing strategies.

Writer/Editor

Complex Networks
New York
05.2015 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw editorial content and social media engagement for startup streetwear site streetweardeals.com, driving community growth and brand visibility.
  • Produced editorial and social content focused on sneaker culture, streetwear, and emerging trends.
  • Coordinated social media publishing and engagement strategy across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, enhancing audience interaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05-2007

Skills

  • Digital marketing
  • Campaign management
  • Customer segmentation
  • A/B testing
  • Audience engagement
  • Content strategy
  • Brand messaging
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Timeline

CRM Specialist

PrizePicks
11.2024 - Current

Digital & Social Publisher

National Basketball Association
06.2021 - 04.2023

Editorial Producer

Major League Baseball
01.2018 - 01.2020

Writer/Editor

Complex Networks
05.2015 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Management

Syracuse University
Joel Ortiz