National Basketball Association (NBA) is hiring: 1.Senior Broadcast Support Engi

Group Summary

At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.

As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league’s on-court activities, other departments maintain relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA’s success. Off the court, we’re also deeply committed to social responsibility.

Position Summary

This position requires a person who has well-rounded knowledge of television systems including intercom, video, audio and control systems workflow. Person must also have a strong understanding of computer networking environments and the capability of troubleshooting across them. This individual will be part of the Engineering group and will provide technical support for the Referee Replay Center, NBA broadcasts as well as retrieval systems. This person will also act independently and make reasonable and cognitive decisions.

Major Responsibilities

• Interact with and support Referee officials, Production, IT and Operations Staff
• Support Evertz Dreamcatcher based NBA Replay System ensuring smooth operation nightly for officiating staff.
• Support Evertz Dreamcatcher based In Venue Replay Systems for NBA Teams
• Support/manage Riedel Artist, Bolero, & RTS Communications Systems.
• Perform on call on-site remote emergency troubleshooting and repairs
• Assist with supervision, facility design, construction and installations as necessary.
• Author detailed technical reports.
• Arena Network (HSAN) support; including remote troubleshooting and the ability to lead remote technicians to resolution.
• Liaison to vendor for product support (rentals, upgrades, new product development, etc.).
• Minor equipment repairs (cables, PC board replacement, etc.).

Required Education/Professional Experience

• 4 - 8 years of technical engineering experience.
• College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field required.
• In lieu, a college degree significant field experience will be considered.

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Strong knowledge of audio and experience supporting intercom systems and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast systems and operations and possess the ability to assemble and operate studio, and on-air production systems.
• Knowledge and ability to handle systems routing, quality control issues, and variations in production requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively.
• Willingness to travel and accept shift and weekend assignments.
• Experience with Evertz systems a (Dreamcatcher, VUE, Magnum)
• Experience with HD broadcasts and knowledge of HD systems.

Salary Range

$115,000 - $140,000

Job Posting Title

Senior Manager

Location

New York, NY

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

EEO Statement

We Consider 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.

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.