Production Technology Lead, Local Media
National Basketball Association (NBA) · Secaucus, NJ · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$260k–$350k/yrFull-time
Job Summary
The Production Technology Lead, Local Media is responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy that underpins the NBA’s Local Media department. This role leads the design, build, and evolution of production systems and workflows as the league executes production for local networks.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead the overall production technology strategy supporting the NBA’s centralized Local Media model
- Translate the GM’s vision for an integrated, end-to-end local media organization into scalable, standardized, and future-ready production systems and workflows
- Lead a multi-layered team of Broadcast Engineers, Streaming Engineers, Broadcast Operations, Graphics and Tech Managers to provide best in class production and services for NBA Local Media teams
- Design and oversee implementation of production infrastructure, including centralized control rooms, remote production (REMI) workflows, cloud-based environments, and venue-level systems
- Define and own the production technology stack (switchers, replay, graphics, orchestration, monitoring, and control systems) across all local markets
- Establish standardized technical frameworks and output specifications to ensure consistency, scalability, and seamless integration with distribution platforms
- Partner closely with Broadcast Engineering & Operations to transition systems from design into reliable, day-to-day execution, ensuring clear ownership between build vs. run responsibilities
- Collaborate with Production Operations to align technology capabilities with creative and editorial needs, improving efficiency, quality, and consistency of live game and studio productions
- Enable seamless integration with Distribution and DTC platforms by overseeing contribution, encoding, transport, and delivery readiness of all production outputs
- Build infrastructure capable of supporting all NBA local game productions concurrently, with appropriate redundancy, resiliency, and disaster recovery
- Lead evaluation, selection, and management of production technology vendors, systems integrators, and cloud partners, including oversight of major buildouts and upgrades
- Manage day-to-day relationship with truck, crewing and master control vendors
- Drive innovation in local broadcasts through adoption of cloud-native workflows, AI-enabled production tools, advanced graphics, and new content formats that enhance fan experience
- Support the GM’s mandate to improve local game presentation and grow viewership through technology-enabled enhancements and operational efficiencies
- Build and lead a high-performing production technology team, focused on architecture, systems design, and long-term roadmap rather than day-to-day operations
- Manage capital and operating budgets for production technology, identifying opportunities for cost efficiency through centralization, automation, and shared infrastructure
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