Broadcasting Partnerships Lead

Position

Broadcasting Partnerships Lead at NBA

As the NBA enters a new frontier with its media rights, this position will play a critical role in developing both existing and new broadcasting partnerships with a focus on enhancing both the linear and digital presentations of all content, shows, and games.

• Lead a team charged with managing game and studio production relationships with all TV, audio, and immersive broadcasting partners.
• Contribute to a cross-functional team responsible for onboarding new broadcasting partners into the NBA, WNBA, and G League.
• Work closely on all talent-related matters, including approvals and recommendations for relevant broadcast partners.
• Oversee the process to implement new rules and strategies with internal and external committees that help both protect and enhance broadcast presentations.
• Develop the strategy and oversee the execution of broadcast production alongside internal stakeholders and partners for key NBA and WNBA events, including All-Star Weekend, NBA Cup, Play-in, and Summer League.
• Lead efforts to identify and test linear and digital broadcast technology as part of efforts to evolve the presentations of our games.
• Develop strategy for formats, creative, and marketing efforts alongside Programming and Live Production for all related network events.
• Play a critical role in growing vendor relationships with broadcast entities that partner with the NBA in production-related matters.

• Significant experience working alongside established broadcast partners, preferably with league or team ties.
• Deep understanding of sports production business, both from an above-the-line and below-the-line perspective.
• Advanced understanding of broadcast production best practices and technical standards.
• Ability to use viewership data to make actionable decisions.
• Experience managing live sports production budgets.
• Team builder and Team Player - ability to both lead a group of talented employees and function as part of a broader team with aggressive goals and expectations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage cross-functional and collaborative projects.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when live sporting events and games are played (e.g., nights, holidays, weekends).

• At least 15 years of experience as a high-level manager or coordinator of broadcasting or production for a network, league, or sports team organization.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working on streaming or next generation broadcast projects.
• Multiple years of experience leading a cross-functional team.
• BA required. A Master’s in Business Administration, Sports Administration, or Communications is a plus.

$225,000 - $250,000

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