Production Assistant, Replay Operator

National Basketball Association; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Production Assistant, Replay Operator to support the Referee Operations and Basketball Strategy teams. This role involves real-time game analysis, assisting officials, and ensuring accurate play tracking. Ideal candidates will possess superior basketball knowledge and strong communication skills. This temporary position lasts up to 10 months, requiring union membership.

Qualifications

• High-level playing and/or officiating experience required.
• Clear understanding of NBA game rules, including replay triggers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Replay and NBA Officials while reviewing plays.
• Identify actual and potential replay situations in real-time.

Skills

Basketball Knowledge

Communication

Technical Skills

Detail-Oriented

Job description

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Secaucus, NJ, United States of America(US), 07094

WORK OPTION:In Office

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months. This position is within a unionized bargaining unit and union membership will be required.

This job posting is for candidate pipeline purposes and is not an active hiring opportunity. By submitting your application, you are expressing interest in potential future Project Employee openings within the Content Development team. We will keep your information on file and may contact you if a suitable position becomes available.

Position Summary:

The Production Assistant, Replay Operator will work closely with the Referee Operations Department, the Basketball Strategy and Analytics Department and the Basketball Operations Department by watching games in real time and flagging actual or potential replay situations, operational situations and statistical data for review by NBA Referee(s) and/or Basketball Operations officials. The position may also perform other video and content work, as directed.

Major Responsibility:

• Assist Replay and NBA Officials while they are reviewing plays
• Identify actual and potential replay situations in real-time
• Track and tag plays of interest
• Denote those plays in the Evertz Video System for further review
• Analyze game action and identify a set of predetermined plays/events
• Communicate with Replay Officials, broadcast partners, officials, courtside statisticians and game operations staff at courtside as necessary

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Superior level of basketball knowledge
• Clear understanding of NBA game rules, including replay triggers
• Basic knowledge of NBA officiating terminology
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Excellent communication skills and active listening skills
• Precise and detail-oriented approach to all tasks
• High-level playing and/or officiating experience
• Basketball video analysis
• Must display a passion for the game of basketball

Education:

Salary Range:$23.33/hr

Job Posting Title:Project

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