Project Employee, Broadcast Operations

National Basketball Association (NBA); Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is seeking a project-level position to support nightly NBA Entertainment broadcast operations in Secaucus, NJ. The role requires knowledge of production workflows, control room gear, and clear communication to coordinate crews and resolve issues.

You will supervise crews, troubleshoot control room equipment, manage automation, and provide technical advisories. Flexibility to work across shifts in a 24x7 production environment is required; a remote one

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of broadcast production or operations experience.
• Knowledge of broadcast operations, including broadcast production, and technical operations.
• Thorough knowledge of broadcast television standards, workflow, and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively.
• Experience with HD broadcasts and knowledge of HD systems.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gather, coordinate and distribute nightly operations information.
• Supervise crews for NBAE enhanced game productions.
• Troubleshoot issues with control room equipment (Graphics systems, Production switchers, audio interface).
• Provide technical advisories to the control room crews for NBAE enhanced game productions.
• Interact with/support TOC by answering operational questions and escape when necessary.
• Manage automation systems.
• Ability to work all shifts in person at our Secaucus, NJ facility in a 24x7x365 production environment.

Skills

2 - 6 years of broadcast production or

Knowledge of broadcast operations

HD broadcasts knowledge

Independent and creative

HD systems experience

Strategic and analytical

Verbal and written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or significant relevant field experience will be considered

Job description

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Position Summary

This position requires a person who has a well-rounded knowledge of production, broadcast equipment, and workflows to support nightly broadcast operations at NBA Entertainment. They will be a highly organized, skilled communicator, who can engage in many responsibilities at any given time. This person will ensure NBAE productions operate efficiently by identifying solutions to issues and escalating when necessary. They should also have knowledge of production switchers and graphics systems. This position involves the supervision of technical/non-technical personnel, and evaluating, troubleshooting and escalating production issues. This person must be able to make reasonable and cognitive decisions as the work is performed with considerable independence. They must also understand signal flow and proper escalation protocols.

Major Responsibilities

• Gather, coordinate and distribute nightly operations information.
• Supervise crews for NBAE enhanced game productions.
• Troubleshoot issues with control room equipment (Graphics systems, Production switchers, audio interface)
• Provide technical advisories to the control room crews for NBAE enhanced game productions.
• Interact with/support TOC by answering operational questions and escape when necessary.
• Manage automation systems.
• Ability to work all shifts in person at our Secaucus, NJ facility in a 24x7x365 production environment

Required Skills/Knowledge

• 2 - 6 years of broadcast production or operations experience.
• Knowledge of broadcast operations, including broadcast production, and technical operations.
• Thorough knowledge of broadcast television standards, workflow, and technologies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively.
• Experience with HD broadcasts and knowledge of HD systems.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications abilities.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or significant relevant field experience will be considered

Salary Range

$35/Hourly

Job Posting Title

Project

Eligibility Note

Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.

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.

About The NBA

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 more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2026-27 season featured 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents. The NBA's digital 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 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. The NBA's Tap to Watch provides seamless access to local, national and global live game telecasts via the NBA App, NBA.com, third-party digital platforms and NBA partner platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social impact platform, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.