What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Broadcast Engineering Director, Game Support Lead position at National Basketball Association?
Job Title: Broadcast Engineer
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Broadcast Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Broadcast Engineering support for live game & event productions, master control services, and distribution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with Broadcast Operations & Engineering, Production, and IT to support game productions.
- Evaluate and guide decisions regarding new technology and production models, including cloud and remote production.
- Manage vendor relationships for product support of game productions, master control, and distribution (rentals, upgrades, new product development, etc.).
- Contribute to event support and remote buildouts.
- Contribute to the technical support of the High-Speed Arena Network (HSAN), which is the NBA's private fiber network connecting each NBA arena and NBA Entertainment.
- Assist in the technical support and management of the NBA's acquisition and distribution infrastructure.
- Perform on-call, on-site remote emergency troubleshooting and repairs.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in broadcast engineering.
- College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field required.
- Significant field experience will be considered in place of a college degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated and experienced leader with the ability to foster high standards, coach, inspire, and lead the team.
- Experience working with routing platforms for video, media workflow, video transport, and delivery.
- Superior knowledge of broadcast systems and operations.
- Ability to assemble and operate studio, post, and on-air production systems.
- Experience in supporting non-linear devices such as EVS or equivalent.
- Expertise in video compression, video over IP, and Software Defined Video Networks.
- Experience in broadcast network design and video over IP workflows.
- Familiarity with SMPTE standards as they pertain to broadcasting, such as SMPTE 2110.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively.
About Us:
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization committed to inspiring and connecting people everywhere through the power of basketball.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The NBA considers 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.
