National Basketball Association
Broadcast Operations Manager
National Basketball Association, Secaucus, New Jersey, us, 07094
WORK OPTION:
Hybrid
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 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.
Group Summary:At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.
As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league’s on-court activities, other departments maintain relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA’s success.
Off the court, we’re also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league’s involvement in addressing meaningful social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.
Essential Functions and Job / Position Summary:
Help to manage the broadcast operations required in the execution of the day-to-day acquisition, production and delivery of live game & event broadcasts.
Work with the various departments at the NBA in the support of broadcast initiatives including Broadcast Engineering, Production, Broadcasting, Basketball Operations, and Events.
Work in conjunction with the Broadcast Operations team on the planning, scheduling, logistics, and coordination needed to ensure flawless, and seamless productions & broadcasts.
Success in this role demands meticulous attention to detail, as well as the ability to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized to ensure that departmental procedures and workflows operate as efficiently as possible.
Candidate must also understand signal flow and escalation & notification processes.
This position requires a work schedule coinciding with live game & event broadcasts to provide real-time support.
Candidate must have a proactive approach, be one who is also able to handle changes as they occur, and address as necessary.
Occasional travel to support remote broadcast operations.
Major Responsibilities:
Support the scheduling, logistics, coordination, and communication of supporting live game & events.
Assist in managing the day-to-day operational needs of each production. Coordinate support with vendors providing master control, production, crewing, rentals and transmission services.
Responsible for the reporting and escalation of outages, to senior / executive leadership.
Support the usage of High Speed Arena Network (HSAN) including Back Haul Services & Point-to-Point requests.
Work with Broadcast Engineering to streamline workflows and create operational efficiencies.
Work constructively and respectfully with fellow team members to achieve a common goal, while always upholding the values of the NBA.
Required Education / Professional Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Technology or other related studies.
In lieu of a college degree, significant field experience may be considered.
Experience Needed:
5+ years experience in Broadcast Operations, Production, or related fields.
Required Skills / Knowledge Attributes:
Knowledge of all facets of broadcast operations, including crewing, scheduling, signal flow, and production requirements.
Understanding of broadcast transmission standards, technologies, and best practices.
Strong strategic and analytical skills.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Experience in planning, implementing and independently leading multiple projects.
Experience with managing live game remote operations, preferably with a regional sports network.
Ability to multi-task, while working individually, and in a team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communications abilities.
Understanding of operational budgets.
Must be self-motivated, organized, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Salary Range:
[[105,000 - 125,000]]
Job Posting Title:
[[Manager]]
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Hybrid
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 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.
Group Summary:At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.
As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league’s on-court activities, other departments maintain relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA’s success.
Off the court, we’re also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league’s involvement in addressing meaningful social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.
Essential Functions and Job / Position Summary:
Help to manage the broadcast operations required in the execution of the day-to-day acquisition, production and delivery of live game & event broadcasts.
Work with the various departments at the NBA in the support of broadcast initiatives including Broadcast Engineering, Production, Broadcasting, Basketball Operations, and Events.
Work in conjunction with the Broadcast Operations team on the planning, scheduling, logistics, and coordination needed to ensure flawless, and seamless productions & broadcasts.
Success in this role demands meticulous attention to detail, as well as the ability to interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized to ensure that departmental procedures and workflows operate as efficiently as possible.
Candidate must also understand signal flow and escalation & notification processes.
This position requires a work schedule coinciding with live game & event broadcasts to provide real-time support.
Candidate must have a proactive approach, be one who is also able to handle changes as they occur, and address as necessary.
Occasional travel to support remote broadcast operations.
Major Responsibilities:
Support the scheduling, logistics, coordination, and communication of supporting live game & events.
Assist in managing the day-to-day operational needs of each production. Coordinate support with vendors providing master control, production, crewing, rentals and transmission services.
Responsible for the reporting and escalation of outages, to senior / executive leadership.
Support the usage of High Speed Arena Network (HSAN) including Back Haul Services & Point-to-Point requests.
Work with Broadcast Engineering to streamline workflows and create operational efficiencies.
Work constructively and respectfully with fellow team members to achieve a common goal, while always upholding the values of the NBA.
Required Education / Professional Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Technology or other related studies.
In lieu of a college degree, significant field experience may be considered.
Experience Needed:
5+ years experience in Broadcast Operations, Production, or related fields.
Required Skills / Knowledge Attributes:
Knowledge of all facets of broadcast operations, including crewing, scheduling, signal flow, and production requirements.
Understanding of broadcast transmission standards, technologies, and best practices.
Strong strategic and analytical skills.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Experience in planning, implementing and independently leading multiple projects.
Experience with managing live game remote operations, preferably with a regional sports network.
Ability to multi-task, while working individually, and in a team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communications abilities.
Understanding of operational budgets.
Must be self-motivated, organized, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Salary Range:
[[105,000 - 125,000]]
Job Posting Title:
[[Manager]]
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