Project Employee, League Technology Representative - Automated Officiating (Paycom Center)

National Basketball Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NBA is seeking a temporary on-site G League gameday operations lead to manage the automated officiating sensor suite at Paycom Center for the 2026–2027 season. You will bridge engineering development and arena operations to ensure calibration, validation, and reliable game-day performance.

The role requires hands-on experience with cameras, cabling, and IT concepts, plus strong troubleshooting and the ability to work at heights in arena environments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in broadcast technology, sports venue tech, or technical operations.
• Hands-on with cameras, mounting fixtures, and software applications.
• Ability to read deployment docs and follow procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, especially under time pressure.
• Comfort with hardware, software, and data validation.
• Ability to work at heights in arena environments.

Responsibilities

• Run on-site inspection and management of automated officiating tech stack at the Paycom Center on game days.
• Lead gameday operations for connected basketball technology from pregame setup to postgame teardown.
• Verify camera placements and functionality managed by technology vendors.
• Ensure data is captured and flows to NBA storage locations.
• Troubleshoot issues with tech, escalate to vendors as needed.
• Coordinate with team and venue staff to ensure tech functions smoothly with game operations.

Skills

Broadcast tech

Sports venue tech

Tech operations

Cabling & IT basics

Tools

Linux

Python

Job description

WORK OPTION: Remote_________________Candidates must be able to work all shifts onsite at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.Role Summary:Lead the gameday operations and maintenance of the NBA’s automated officiating sensor suite at the Paycom Center for the 2026–2027 G League season. This role bridges the gap between engineering development and arena operations — ensuring all technologies are setup to spec, calibrated, validated, and running reliably during games.Key Responsibilities:Run on-site inspection and management of automated officiating technology stack at the Paycom Center on game daysLead gameday operations for connected basketball technology from pregame setup to postgame teardownVerify physical placements and functionality of cameras managed by technology vendorsEnsure all data is captured and flows to NBA storage locationsTroubleshoot and resolve any issues with technology with team and venue staff, escalation to vendors as neededCommunicate and coordinate with team and venue personnel to ensure technology functions smoothly alongside typical game operationsRequired Qualifications:1-3 years of experience in broadcast technology, sports venue technology, or technical operationsHands-on comfort with cameras, mounting fixtures, and software applications—Familiarity with cabling, connectivity, and basic computer IT conceptsAbility to read and execute technical deployment documentation and proceduresStrong troubleshooting instincts — systematic approach to diagnosing hardware/software issues under time pressureAbility to work at heights and in arena environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with multi-camera systemsFamiliarity with camera calibration concepts — focus, field-of-view geometryFamiliarity with Linux and Python scripting for data validation or troubleshootingPrior sports league or venue technology operations experienceSalary Range:$200/Daily game rateJob 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 2025-26 season featured a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. 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.