Field Camera Operations Manager

NY 411; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NY 411 is seeking a Senior Live Broadcast Field Camera Operations Lead in Secaucus, NJ. You will manage day-to-day NBA field camera operations, lead a team of camera operators, media technicians, and logistics staff to ensure high-quality content for live broadcasts, digital platforms, and archives.

The role requires deep sports production expertise, cutting-edge camera tech, and real-time coordination. You will drive innovation in mobile production, supervise travel, budgets, vendor relations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Film/TV Production.
• 5+ years of experience in sports production.
• Experience leading camera and media teams.
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends.
• Experience with remote/cloud production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field camera operations for NBA games and events.
• Manage media ingest, tagging, storage, and retrieval.
• Coordinate travel, budgets, vendor relations, and scheduling.
• Drive innovation in mobile production and AI tagging.

Skills

Remote workflows

Leadership in live broadcasts

NBA sports production

HFR cameras

Post-production management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Film/TV Production

Tools

4K/8K cameras

Remote production tools

AI-driven media tagging

Job description

This is a Full Time position in the field of Live Broadcast / Sports / TV News / Technical Operations , located in Secaucus, NJ .

Position SummaryThis role is responsible for managing all day-to-day requirements of the NBA field camera operations. This individual will lead a team of camera operators, media technicians, and logistics personnel to ensure seamless capture, distribution, and storage of high-quality video content across live broadcasts, digital platforms, and archival systems. The role requires deep expertise in sports production, cutting-edge camera technologies, and media workflows, with a strong emphasis on real-time coordination, innovation, and operational excellence.Major ResponsibilitiesField Camera Operations:Oversee deployment and operation of field camera crews for NBA games, practices, and special events.Ensure optimal camera placement, coverage strategy, and technical quality for all content captured.Collaborate with directors, producers, and technical teams to align camera work with creative vision.Monitor player and team trends to inform scheduling decisions and identify cost-saving multi-game trip opportunities.Media Management:Manage the end-to-end media workflow--including ingest, tagging, storage, and retrieval--allowing production teams and broadcast partners near real-time access to field and broadcast melt elements for live production content creation.Implement and maintain distribution processes for managing the flow of field content to all required distribution points.Ensure compliance with metadata standards, rights management, and league policies.Technology & Innovation:Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as 4K/8K cameras, remote production tools, and AI-driven media tagging.Partner with engineering and IT teams to ensure infrastructure supports high-volume, high-speed media workflows.Drive innovation in mobile production solutions.Logistics & Operations:Coordinate travel, equipment allocations, transport, and on-site logistics for field crews.Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement/scheduling of camera and media equipment.Ensure all operations comply with safety, legal, and broadcast standards.

Experience

Required Skills/KnowledgeExperience with remote and cloud-based production workflows.Proven ability to lead in high-pressure, live broadcast environments.Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Passion for basketball and a deep understanding of the NBA ecosystem.Experience with High Frame Rate (HFR) camera systems and their application in live sports.Expertise in capturing and producing behind-the-scenes content for digital and social platformsPost-production management and edit experience.Experience NeededBachelor’s degree in Film/TV Production5+ years of experience in sports production.Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends.