Position Summary :
This individual will lead the Broadcast Engineering support for live game & event productions, master control services, and distribution.
Direct the technical support team and operations for live broadcasts from remote locations through the broadcast facility at NBA Entertainment.
This position requires a person with advanced knowledge of mobile unit productions, master control, and transmission. The person must also have experience in broadcast systems, including video, audio, IP, non-linear record / playback devices, and control systems workflow.
Major Responsibilities :
- Work with Broadcast Operations & Engineering, Production, and IT to support game productions.
- Evaluate and guide decisions regarding new technology and production models, including cloud and remote production.
- Manage vendor relationships for product support of game productions, master control, and distribution (rentals, upgrades, new product development, etc.).
- Contribute to event support and remote buildouts.
- Contribute to the technical support of the High-Speed Arena Network (HSAN), which is the NBA's private fiber network connecting each NBA arena and NBA Entertainment.
- Assist in the technical support and management of the NBA's acquisition and distribution infrastructure.
- Perform on-call, on-site remote emergency troubleshooting and repairs
Required Education / Professional Experience :
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in broadcast engineering.
- College degree in Communications / Engineering or related field required.
- Significant field experience will be considered in place of a college degree.
Required Skills / Knowledge Attributes :
- Demonstrated and experienced leader with the ability to foster high standards, coach, inspire, and lead the team.
- Experience working with routing platforms for video, media workflow, video transport, and delivery.
- Superior knowledge of broadcast systems and operations.
- Ability to assemble and operate studio, post, and on-air production systems.
- Experience in supporting non-linear devices such as EVS or equivalent.
- Expertise in video compression, video over IP, and Software Defined Video Networks.
- Experience in broadcast network design and video over IP workflows.
- Familiarity with SMPTE standards as they pertain to broadcasting, such as SMPTE 2110.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively.
- Willingness to travel and accept shift and weekend assignments.
Salary Range : $165,000 - $190,000
Job Posting Title : Senior Director
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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 215 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 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 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 2.
1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.
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