Content Production Lead, Local Media

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The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week._________________Position Summary The Content Production Lead, Local Media is responsible for the operational execution of the NBA’s local game and studio productions as part of the league’s Local Media organization . Reporting to the General Manager, this role will lead live production, including game broadcasts, studio programming, talent and content integration, and innovation, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and locally relevant content across all team markets.

This role will oversee production teams, on-air talent workflows, and show execution while partnering closely with Production Technology, Broadcast Engineering & Operations, Programming, and Distribution to deliver a seamless end-to-end viewing experience. The role is critical to elevating the local fan experience, driving viewership, brand affinity, and establishing a new standard for NBA-controlled local broadcasts.

Major Responsibilities Lead live game and studio production across NBA local markets, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution at scale

Oversee producers, directors, production managers, content planners, and on-air talent workflows across all local broadcasts

Establish scalable production models in partnership with Production Technology and Broadcast Engineering Drive consistency across markets while enabling team-specific customization and local storytelling

Partner with Content Planning, Programming & Business Operations to align production with scheduling, priorities, and cross-platform content strategies

Collaborate with Distribution teams to ensure production output meets platform requirements and optimize viewer experience across linear and digital channels

Work closely with Production Technology to inform system design based on real-world production needs and workflows to ensure smooth execution of all productions, including clear escalation paths and issue resolution

Lead talent strategy , negotiation and execution, including announcers, analysts, and integration of player/creator-driven formats

Develop and scale new content formats, including alternative broadcasts, digital-first productions, and creator-led experiences

Drive innovation in live production, including graphics, data integration, and enhanced viewing experiences that increase engagement and viewership

Lead the Content Planning team to execute team-by-team tentpole calendars that are thoughtfully planned, produced, executed and mana ged across the Local Media team and its partners

Build and manage production staffing models across markets, balancing centralized and local resources for efficiency and qualityC reate a culture of consistent coaching and feedback across talent and the full content team Serve as a key member of the Local Media leadership team, contributing to overall strategy, transformation, and execution under the General Manager Required Education/Professional Experience
12+ years of experience in live sports production, including game and/or studio production

Bachelor’s degree in Media Production , Communications, or a related field preferred

Proven leadership overseeing large-scale, multi-market or network-level production operations

Experience managing producers, directors, and on-air talent in high-volume live environments

Demonstrated success leading production organizations through operational change or transformation

Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, technology, and distribution teams

Budget management experience across production operations

Experience negotiating talent and vendor agreements

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes Deep expertise in live sports production, including game workflows, control room operations, and storytelling

Strong editorial judgment and ability to define and maintain production standards at scale

Experience operating across both traditional broadcast and digital/streaming environments

Ability to manage high-volume, concurrent live productions with consistency and quality

Strong leadership and team-building capabilities across distributed production teams

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