Project Employee, Business Operations

National Basketball Association; Secaucus (NJ); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a temporary role focusing on broadcasting and digital content. You will support the efficiency of operations by coordinating staff and managing project schedules. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in Live Studio Production or similar. This role requires strong communication skills and flexibility to work nighttime and weekend hours. The estimated salary is $23/hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Live Studio Production or related media environment.
• Knowledge of NBA Basketball terminology is a plus.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Broadcasting and Digital Content teams.
• Track content and delivery of media highlights.
• Coordinate staff onboarding with various departments.
• Ensure production meetings are set up properly and run efficiently.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week. This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed 10 months.

Position Summary: This role will focus on the NBA Highlight Factory and NBA TV, supporting the Broadcasting and Digital Content teams. This role will drive daily workflow efficiency by overseeing staff coordination, project scheduling and tracking delivered content. Candidate will need to bring strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with key stakeholders, staff, and vendors. This job will primarily require nighttime hours and will also include some weekend shifts.

Major Responsibilities/Attributes:

• Collaborate directly with the Broadcasting, Digital Content, and Content Producer teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality linear and digital media highlights.
• Act as a point of contact, addressing real-time production issues and escalating potential roadblocks to on-site leadership.
• Support the creation of a weekly production schedule for all staff involved with delivering Linear and Digital highlights.
• Track content and deliverables.
• Coordinate staff onboarding in conjunction with Business Operations leads. Work will include touch points with Human Resources, IT, Legal and Security.
• Ensure nightly production meetings are set up properly and running efficiently.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years of experience in Live Studio Production or a related fast-paced media environment. Knowledge of NBA Basketball and its terminology is a plus.
• Understanding of Business Management principles and operations.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills for effective cross-departmental collaboration
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as required by live production schedules.
• Experience with Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint preferred.

Salary Range: $23/hr

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

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