Project Employee, Broadcasting Assistant

National Basketball Association; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is seeking a Broadcasting Assistant for a temporary, in-office role in Secaucus, NJ. You will act as a nightly liaison among the Broadcasting Operations Center, Replay Center, and NBA/WNBA/G League partners, analyzing games and shaping content narratives.

Responsibilities include writing telecast reports, evaluating productions, and developing innovative content ideas for local and national broadcasts, with cross-functional collaboration across

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of NBA, WNBA, NBA G-League, and NBA 2K (Players, coaches, and teams).
• Knowledge of television industry/social media and streaming landscape; background in sports and/or television/broadcasting preferred.
• Strong writing skills.
• Microsoft Office expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the nightly liaison in the Broadcasting Operations Center for all real-time production, programming, operations, and content updates.
• Write telecast reports for national TV games recapping broadcast elements including sales/marketing initiatives, announcer comments, production quality etc.
• Evaluate broadcast productions for innovative content & production executions.
• Develop innovative ideas for NBA broadcast content projects.
• Review and analyze local NBA/WNBA/G League broadcasts for best practices highlighting storytelling, new technology and key production elements.
• Work with broadcast partners on projects including game/event production and onsite support.

Skills

NBA knowledge

Strong writing

Microsoft Office

Broadcasting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WORK OPTION: In Office_________________This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.Position Summary:As a Broadcasting Assistant, you will play a pivotal role as a liaison between the Broadcast Operations Center, Replay Center, television partners and NBA, WNBA and G League representatives on a nightly basis. Through analysis and reporting on televised games and programming, you will help shape the narrative of our sport. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our local and national broadcasting initiatives, ensuring our content remains at the forefront of sports media. The position will also allow the ability to work cross-functionally in tandem with other departments and develop an understanding of a major sports league’s operation.Major Responsibilities:Serve as the nightly liaison in the Broadcasting Operations Center for all real-time production, programming, operations, and content updatesWrite telecast reports for national TV games recapping broadcast elements including sales/marketing initiatives, announcer comments, production quality etc.Evaluate a diverse variety of broadcast productions both within sports and outside the sports landscape for innovative content & production executionsDevelop innovative ideas for NBA broadcast content projectsReview and analyze local NBA/WNBA/G League broadcasts for \"best practices\" highlighting areas of focus including storytelling, new technology and key production elementsWork with the NBA’s broadcast partners on a variety of projects, including game/event production, best practices, and ancillary programming content (including the potential for onsite support)Provide day-to-day support using our digital NBA Content Archive, clipping and distributing real-time links and updates involving NBA programmingRequired Experience/Knowledge:Excellent knowledge of NBA, WNBA, NBA G-League, and NBA 2K (Players, coaches, and teams)Knowledge of television industry/social media and streaming landscape; background in sports and/or television/broadcasting preferredStrong writing skillsMicrosoft Office expertiseEducation:Bachelor’s degreeSalary Range:$25/HourlyJob Posting Title:ProjectEmployees 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.About the NBAThe 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.