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Position Summary:

Provide production management support for the Next Gen Telecast team. This includes budget creation, analysis and management as well as coordinating the acquisition and/or use of content to enhance Next Gen platforms. The candidate will have to manage frequent communication streams across internal groups as well as external partners/clients with a goal of finding efficiencies in all areas.

Major Responsibility:

  • Develop detailed project plans for product and platform development workstreams, as well as key initiatives across the organization needed for multiple Next Gen Initiatives

  • Provide process management support to the Next Gen Telecast production lead.

  • Liaise directly with Regional Sports Networks (RSN) regarding new content crafted for their respective markets.

  • Build a tracking system on what is used and its value to the NBA

  • Help to handle a cross-departmental system to consolidate content trackers that can be used across multiple telecasts

  • Work with internal department leads to track staff that supports Next Gen/Optimal telecasts

  • Lead projects from beginning to end, process invoices, manage resources, and build project tracking documents

  • Partner with functional stakeholders and Legal to drive execution of key agreements, contracts, and releases

  • Assist with various operational and administrative tasks as needed

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Passion, interest and some understanding of digital media/entertainment landscape, including emerging platforms and technologies

  • Demonstrated excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

  • Deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League

  • Knowledge of budgeting and crafting estimates

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects

Experience Needed:

  • 2+ years of relevant experience Project management, business operations, or sports experience preferred

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree

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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