Project Employee, League Technology Representative - Automated Officiating (Van Andel Arena)

National Basketball Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

NBA is seeking a lead for gameday operations and maintenance of its automated officiating sensor suite at Van Andel Arena for the 2026–2027 G League season. You will oversee the on-site deployment, calibration, and reliable operation of the officiating tech stack during games.

Responsibilities include coordinating with venue staff, vendors, and NBA teams, ensuring accurate camera placements, data capture, and smooth integration with NBA storage systems.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in broadcast technology, sports venue technology, or technical operations.
• Hands-on experience with cameras, mounting fixtures, and software applications.
• Ability to read and execute technical deployment documentation and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and a systematic approach to diagnosing hardware/software issues under time pressure.
• Ability to work at heights and in arena environments.

Responsibilities

• Run on-site inspection and management of the automated officiating technology stack at the designated arena 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 and resolve issues with venue staff and escalate to vendors when needed.

Job description

WORK OPTION: Remote_________________Candidates must be able to work all shifts onsite at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.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 Van Andel Arena 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 Van Andel Arena 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.