Project Employee, Broadcast Support Engineer

National Basketball Association (NBA); Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The NBA is seeking a Systems Engineer to support live streaming and broadcast media infrastructure in Secaucus, NJ, coordinating with arenas and domestic/international distribution. You will handle end-to-end multimedia delivery, monitor quality, and troubleshoot 24x7 operations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in broadcast operations or engineering, with a background in IP-based media, streaming protocols, and 3G/HD production systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of broadcast television standards, workflows, and technologies for routing, switching, encoding, audio processing, and distribution.
• Experience with hardware encoding and IP gateways.
• Experience with streaming technologies such as RTSP, RTMP, SRT, and transport over UDP/TCP and RTP.
• Ability to manage system routing, quality control issues, and variations in production requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and think creatively.
• Hands-on experience with 3G/HD broadcast systems.

Responsibilities

• Engineer end-to-end multimedia infrastructure support and delivery of live streaming content.
• Make iterative improvements to ensure reliable and flexible streaming delivery workflows.
• Monitor technical continuity using QC and monitoring tools (e.g., multiviewers, IP probes, video analyzers, etc.).
• Provide troubleshooting support to maintain operational standards and uptime.
• Check in all inbound and outbound feeds for technical continuity.
• Support and troubleshoot broadcast systems and IP/network-connected equipment, including 3G/HD production hybrid routers, multiviewers, IP codecs, and broadcast network Layer 2/3 switches.
• Create detailed technical reports.
• Ability to work all shifts associated with a 24x7x365 production environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Broadcast standards

Hardware encoding

IP streaming protocols

Multicast networking

Troubleshooting

Independent work

3G/HD broadcast systems

Education

College degree in Communications or Engineering

Significant field experience in lieu of degree

Job description

WORK OPTION: In Office

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This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Position Summary:

This position requires a well-rounded understanding of video broadcasting and streaming media standards, broadcast media systems—particularly IP-based equipment supporting uncompressed and compressed video formats—and multicast networking. This includes video routers, video processing hardware, tally systems, timing, and synchronization.

This individual will be part of the Systems Engineering & Support team, supporting broadcast media infrastructure at the NBA in Secaucus, NJ, as well as at NBA arenas. Responsibilities include supporting NBA domestic and international distribution during live games and addressing time-critical, live production issues as they arise.

Major Responsibilities:

• Engineer end-to-end multimedia infrastructure support and delivery of live streaming content.
• Make iterative improvements to ensure reliable and flexible streaming delivery workflows.
• Monitor technical continuity using QC and monitoring tools (e.g., multiviewers, IP probes, video analyzers, etc.).
• Provide troubleshooting support to maintain operational standards and uptime.
• Check in all inbound and outbound feeds for technical continuity.
• Support and troubleshoot broadcast systems and IP/network-connected equipment, including 3G/HD production hybrid routers, multiviewers, IP codecs, and broadcast network Layer 2/3 switches.
• Create detailed technical reports.
• Ability to work all shifts associated with a 24x7x365 production environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of broadcast television standards, workflows, and technologies for routing, switching, encoding, audio processing, and distribution.
• Experience with hardware encoding and IP gateways.
• Experience with streaming technologies such as RTSP, RTMP, SRT, and transport over UDP/TCP and RTP.
• Ability to manage system routing, quality control issues, and variations in production requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and think creatively.
• Hands-on experience with 3G/HD broadcast systems.

Experience Needed:

• 2–5 years of broadcast operations or engineering experience.

Educational Background Required:

• College degree in Communications, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• In lieu of a college degree, significant relevant field experience will be considered.

Salary Range:

$3,200/Biweekly

Job Posting Title:

Project

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.

Eligibility Note:

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

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.

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, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, 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.

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 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. 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.