Multimedia Operations Support Manager

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week

Job Summary:
The Multimedia Operations Support Manager role is responsible for managing multiple aspects of field camera operations and media asset management workflows for supporting real-time highlight creation with field content, broadcast melt footage and full game records to support highlight creation and 24/7 programming support. This individual will lead a team of camera operators, media technicians, and logistics personnel to ensure seamless capture, distribution, and storage of high-quality video content across live broadcasts, digital platforms, and archival systems. The role requires deep expertise in sports production, cutting-edge camera technologies, and media workflows, with a strong emphasis on real-time coordination, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Camera Operations:
  
  • Oversee deployment and operation of field camera crews for NBA games, practices, and special events.
  • Ensure optimal camera placement, coverage strategy, and technical quality for all content captured.
  • Collaborate with directors, producers, and technical teams to align camera work with creative vision.
  • Monitor player and team trends to inform scheduling decisions and identify cost-saving multi-game trip opportunities.
• Media Management:
  
  • Manage the end-to-end media workflow--including ingest, tagging, storage, and retrieval--allowing production teams and broadcast partners near real-time access to field and broadcast melt elements for live production content creation.
  • Implement and maintain distribution processes for managing the flow of highlights/finished content to all required distribution points.
  • Ensure compliance with metadata standards, rights management, and league policies.
• Technology & Innovation:
  
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as 4K/8K cameras, remote production tools, and AI-driven media tagging.
  • Partner with engineering and IT teams to ensure infrastructure supports high-volume, high-speed media workflows.
  • Drive innovation in mobile production solutions.
• Logistics & Operations:
  
  • Coordinate travel, equipment allocations, transport, and on-site logistics for field crews.
  • Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement/scheduling of camera and media equipment.
  • Ensure all operations comply with safety, legal, and broadcast standards.
  • Archival Content Repurpose and Distribution
  • Oversee the edit of archival content for distribution on NBA channels.
  • Oversee the screening of content for distribution to partners for use in documentaries or other features.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Film/TV Production
• 5+ years of experience in sports production.
• Deep knowledge of NBA production standards, high frame rate camera systems (Phantom, Arri, Red, etc.), and media asset management platforms.
• Proven ability to lead in high-pressure, live broadcast environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with remote and cloud-based production workflows.
• Passion for basketball and a deep understanding of the NBA ecosystem.
• Experience with High Frame Rate (HFR) camera systems and their application in live sports.
• Expertise in capturing and producing behind-the-scenes content for digital and social platforms

Salary Range: $117,000 - $130,000

Job Posting Title: Senior Manager

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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 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 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 more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.