the NBA
Broadcast Engineering Director, Game Production
the NBA, Secaucus, New Jersey, us, 07094
WORK OPTION:
In Office
The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
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. NBA Digital’s 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 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team, and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
Essential Functions and Job/Position Summary:
The NBA is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Broadcast Production Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical planning, setup, operation, and maintenance of broadcast production equipment and systems. The Broadcast Production Engineer will ensure high-quality audio and visual production standards, assisting in delivering exceptional content for our audiences.
Major Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain broadcasting equipment & systems, including cameras, microphones, switchers, audio mixers, and playback systems during live and recorded productions.
Build and maintain working relationships with vendors for product support (rentals, upgrades, new product development, etc.).
Maintain video and audio quality to uphold broadcast standards.
Assist with supervision, facility design, construction, and installations as necessary.
Perform routine maintenance tasks and system upgrades to optimize broadcast performance.
Develop integration between scheduling, traffic, and automation systems.
Collaborate with the production team to design and implement technical solutions for various broadcasting projects.
Assist in the design and installation of new production systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Work with Broadcast Operations & Production to understand technical requirements and contribute to production planning.
Occasionally provide technical support during remote productions and live events.
Required Education/Professional Experience:
6 - 10 years of technical engineering experience.
College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field required.
Significant field experience will be considered in place of a college degree.
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:
Expertise working with routing platforms for video, media workflow, and video production.
Strong understanding of video, audio, and data signal flows, transmission standards, compression standards, and troubleshooting techniques.
Proficiency in operating broadcast equipment, including video/audio mixers, cameras, and editing software.
Document technical specifications, workflows, maintenance procedures, and training material for equipment and systems.
Strong understanding of Device Control Protocols, API, SNMP, and automating workflows.
Willingness to travel and accept shift and weekend assignments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
Salary Range:
$150,000 - $170,000
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.
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In Office
The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
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. NBA Digital’s 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 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team, and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
Essential Functions and Job/Position Summary:
The NBA is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Broadcast Production Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical planning, setup, operation, and maintenance of broadcast production equipment and systems. The Broadcast Production Engineer will ensure high-quality audio and visual production standards, assisting in delivering exceptional content for our audiences.
Major Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain broadcasting equipment & systems, including cameras, microphones, switchers, audio mixers, and playback systems during live and recorded productions.
Build and maintain working relationships with vendors for product support (rentals, upgrades, new product development, etc.).
Maintain video and audio quality to uphold broadcast standards.
Assist with supervision, facility design, construction, and installations as necessary.
Perform routine maintenance tasks and system upgrades to optimize broadcast performance.
Develop integration between scheduling, traffic, and automation systems.
Collaborate with the production team to design and implement technical solutions for various broadcasting projects.
Assist in the design and installation of new production systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Work with Broadcast Operations & Production to understand technical requirements and contribute to production planning.
Occasionally provide technical support during remote productions and live events.
Required Education/Professional Experience:
6 - 10 years of technical engineering experience.
College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field required.
Significant field experience will be considered in place of a college degree.
Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:
Expertise working with routing platforms for video, media workflow, and video production.
Strong understanding of video, audio, and data signal flows, transmission standards, compression standards, and troubleshooting techniques.
Proficiency in operating broadcast equipment, including video/audio mixers, cameras, and editing software.
Document technical specifications, workflows, maintenance procedures, and training material for equipment and systems.
Strong understanding of Device Control Protocols, API, SNMP, and automating workflows.
Willingness to travel and accept shift and weekend assignments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
Salary Range:
$150,000 - $170,000
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.
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